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TGW 118L

1978 BMW 3

Silver Petrol 3003cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

84,327 mi
Last recorded84,327 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGW 118L
MakeBMW
Model3
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,003cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 84,327 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 84,135 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 83,935 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 83,149 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 82,626 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 81,881 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 81,550 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 81,170 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 80,483 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 79,367 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 79,367 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 79,252 miles

Offside handbrake low efficiency may need adjustment or repair

Pass 30 Jun 2014 78,986 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 78,907 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

slight blow from the exhaust

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 17 Dec 2008 78,737 miles

rear brake pipes are covered in oil

slight bind o/s/f brake

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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TGW 118L is a 1978 BMW 3 in Silver with a 3,003cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

The most common reason a BMW 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TGW 118L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 48 years old, this BMW 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TGW 118L?

You can check the full history of TGW 118L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was TGW 118L registered?

TGW 118L is a 1978 BMW 3, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is TGW 118L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGW 118L shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TGW 118L have outstanding finance?

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