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TSA 4

1975 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,325 mi
Last recorded74,325 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1975 BMW 3 Series66,890 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSA 4
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 74,325 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 74,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyres old

Pass 10 Jul 2018 74,250 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 74,204 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 74,191 miles

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

front brake hose ferrules corroding . advise to replace

nearside front fuel pipe damaged .. corrosion on pipes

nearside rear inner c/v boot split

offside front brake binding slightly

tyres old

Fail 1 Aug 2016 74,191 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake hose ferrules corroding . advise to replace

nearside front fuel pipe damaged .. corrosion on pipes

nearside rear inner c/v boot split

offside front brake binding slightly

tyres old

Fail 27 Jun 2016 74,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

fuel pipe damaged .. pipe corroding

nearside rear inner c/v boot split

offside front brake binding slightly

tyres old

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 9 Jun 2015 74,179 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 74,170 miles

NSF TYRE 1990 AND PERISHED - OSF 1987 AND PERISHED - 195/70VR14

Pass 14 Jun 2013 74,161 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 74,151 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 74,103 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 74,094 miles

STORED CAR.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 74,053 miles

STORED CAR.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 74,041 miles

N/S/F TYRE 1990 * O/S/F TYRE 1987 * N/S/R TYRE 1991 8 * O/S/R TYRE 1991 SIZE 195/70HR14.BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE PERRISHED.

STORED CAR.

Fail 13 Aug 2008 74,041 miles

N/S/F TYRE 1990 * O/S/F TYRE 1987 * N/S/R TYRE 1991 8 * O/S/R TYRE 1991 SIZE 195/70HR14.BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE PERRISHED.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

STORED CAR.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 74,032 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 74,032 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2006 74,019 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 73,998 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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TSA 4 is a 1975 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1975 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 66,890 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 TSA 4, 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 51 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TSA 4 is a 1975 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 June 1975.

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