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P43 RHX

1971 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,313 mi
Last recorded94,313 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2008
Typical for 1971 BMW 3 Series117,073 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 RHX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2008 94,313 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 94,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/F TRACK ROD HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 89,595 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 89,595 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 86,263 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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P43 RHX is a 1971 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 117,073 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 P43 RHX, 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 55 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 P43 RHX registered?

P43 RHX is a 1971 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is P43 RHX safe to buy?

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