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RAR 8M

1973 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,966 mi
Last recorded42,966 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 1973 BMW 3 Series35,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAR 8M
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2017 42,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 42,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 41,788 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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RAR 8M is a 1973 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RAR 8M, 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

How do I check the history of RAR 8M?

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What year was RAR 8M registered?

RAR 8M is a 1973 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is RAR 8M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAR 8M shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RAR 8M have outstanding finance?

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