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TPB 379M

1973 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

19,687 mi
Last recorded19,687 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 BMW 3 Series35,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPB 379M
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 19,687 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 19,366 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 19,216 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 18,669 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 18,484 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 17,732 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 17,033 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 15,811 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2010 14,740 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracking, no re-inforcement visible

one rear exhaust rubber missing from rear exhaust box. still secure with 3 others

right indicator tell-tail intermittant operation, but can still be heard.

Fail 10 May 2010 14,740 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracking, no re-inforcement visible

one rear exhaust rubber missing from rear exhaust box. still secure with 3 others

right indicator tell-tail intermittant operation, but can still be heard.

Pass 11 Apr 2009 13,853 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 13,164 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 13,059 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 13,050 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 12,414 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 10,367 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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TPB 379M is a 1973 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TPB 379M, 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 TPB 379M?

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What year was TPB 379M registered?

TPB 379M is a 1973 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 September 1973.

Is TPB 379M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPB 379M shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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