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NBD 7M

1973 BMW 3

Red Petrol 3003cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

10,240 mi
Last recorded10,240 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1973 BMW 342,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBD 7M
MakeBMW
Model3
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,003cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 10,240 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 10,239 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARB link to bushes loose / but likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect damper appears to be fitted upside down (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARB link to bushes loose / but likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect damper appears to be fitted upside down (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 May 2022 10,237 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 10,216 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 10,210 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 10,132 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 9,981 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 9,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 9,644 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 9,553 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 8,771 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2010 7,902 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 4,328 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 2,048 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 9,646 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 9,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 92,023 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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NBD 7M is a 1973 BMW 3 in Red with a 3,003cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1973 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 42,353 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NBD 7M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 53 years old, this BMW 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NBD 7M registered?

NBD 7M is a 1973 BMW 3, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NBD 7M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBD 7M shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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