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OKJ 559M

1973 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,105 mi
Last recorded77,105 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 BMW 3 Series35,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKJ 559M
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 77,105 miles

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Oil leak Different ()

Fail 20 Mar 2018 77,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Oil leak Different ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 75,050 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 75,045 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking Power steering pump (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 75,038 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

engine cutting out on idle

Pass 7 Apr 2015 69,801 miles

Front Trailing arm 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)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 69,801 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Trailing arm 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)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 69,653 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 67,364 miles

Front Trailing arm 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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2012 67,364 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Trailing arm 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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2011 65,077 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 63,727 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 57,800 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 57,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 50,313 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 48,427 miles

oil leak

signs of surface rust under vehicle

sterring box and arma have signs of dampness, looks to engine oil.

very slight travele on the foot brake, but NOT creaping down!!

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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OKJ 559M is a 1973 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OKJ 559M, 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.

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What year was OKJ 559M registered?

OKJ 559M is a 1973 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 September 1973.

Is OKJ 559M safe to buy?

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