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SN57 BNB

1978 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,091 mi
Last recorded56,091 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1978 BMW 3 Series73,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN57 BNB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 56,091 miles

need 4 tyres perish

Pass 23 Aug 2019 55,627 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 55,619 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 54,874 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damage

Offside Front tyre has a cut in side wall but not deep enought to reach the core

Pass 29 Jun 2017 54,224 miles

Offside Front tyre side wall has a deep cut

Fail 29 Jun 2017 54,224 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre side wall has a deep cut

Pass 27 Jun 2016 53,683 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 53,280 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 52,832 miles

Rear exhaust-box corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013 52,549 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 52,036 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 51,665 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 50,582 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 23 Jun 2010 50,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Jun 2009 49,526 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 48,223 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 47,505 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 46,466 miles

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

Offside 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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SN57 BNB is a 1978 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1978 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 73,526 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 SN57 BNB, 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 48 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 SN57 BNB?

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What year was SN57 BNB registered?

SN57 BNB is a 1978 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 September 1978.

Is SN57 BNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN57 BNB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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