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OBP 129M

1973 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,054 mi
Last recorded83,054 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 BMW 3 Series35,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBP 129M
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 83,054 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 82,577 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 82,244 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 81,849 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 80,954 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 80,737 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 80,181 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 79,316 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 79,316 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 78,905 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 78,797 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 77,935 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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OBP 129M is a 1973 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1973 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 35,977 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OBP 129M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 53 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OBP 129M registered?

OBP 129M is a 1973 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 August 1973.

Is OBP 129M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBP 129M shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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