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RSG 385M

1973 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,318 mi
Last recorded36,318 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1973 BMW 3 Series35,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSG 385M
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 36,318 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 36,276 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 36,248 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 36,236 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 36,121 miles

front struts spring platform corrosion evident

o/s/r outer drive shaft gaiter signs of grease

slight dampness around power steering box

Pass 18 Mar 2015 35,977 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

rear fog lamp not working

Fail 18 Mar 2015 35,977 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

rear fog lamp not working

Pass 17 Dec 2013 35,608 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

some rust on osf inner wing has had anti corrosion treatment applied

Fail 10 Sep 2013 35,608 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

edges of ns floor very rusty and rust on osf floor

main beam warning light not working

osf inner wing rusting and nsf bulk head rusting

thick underseal on underside of vehice covering rust and old repairs

Pass 13 Sep 2012 35,518 miles

Oil leak

advanced corrosion on all brake flexi hoses ferrules

rear fog lamp fitted but not working

some play in steering mechanism

water in nearside headlamp

Fail 26 Jul 2012 35,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

advanced corrosion on all brake flexi hoses ferrules

rear fog lamp fitted but not working

slight bind both rear brakes

some play in steering mechanism

water in nearside front headlamp

Pass 1 Apr 2011 32,159 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 29,210 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 29,210 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 11 May 2009 25,718 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

previose welded repairs to vehicle

signs on oil seeping from steering box

some play in steering mechanism

Fail 27 Apr 2009 25,604 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Outer Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

previose welded repairs to vehicle

signs on oil seeping from steering box

some play in steering mechanism

Pass 13 Mar 2008 23,919 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 19,829 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 19,829 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s front chassis leg holed and corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2006 14,803 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 14,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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RSG 385M is a 1973 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RSG 385M, 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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RSG 385M is a 1973 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 October 1973.

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