MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,091 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
need 4 tyres perish
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))
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))
Nearside Rear lamp damage
Offside Front tyre has a cut in side wall but not deep enought to reach the core
Offside Front tyre side wall has a deep cut
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
Rear exhaust-box corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front brake discs slightly worn
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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