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Q736JFC

1971 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,714 mi
Last recorded149,714 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1971 BMW 3 Series117,073 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ736JFC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2008 149,714 miles

n/s and o/s sills corroded

slight play at n/s and o/s front steering rack

Fail 4 Jul 2008 149,714 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s and o/s sills corroded

slight play at n/s and o/s front steering rack

Pass 24 Jul 2007 139,804 miles

hole in front of nearside sill

nearside rear tyre perishing

slight play in steering rack

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

under side of rear bumper corroding and lower side panels below rear bumper corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2006 130,021 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 121,834 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 121,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise bonnet does not stay up

advise corrosion to rear valance behind rear wheels

advise n/s/f shocker damp

advise o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on outter and inner edges

advise oil leak from diff

adviseo/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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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Q736JFC is a 1971 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Q736JFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q736JFC registered?

Q736JFC is a 1971 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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