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ULW 985M

1973 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 3003cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,518 mi
Last recorded18,518 miles
Recorded on3 May 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

RegistrationULW 985M
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,003cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 May 2018 18,518 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 18,508 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 17,968 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 16,029 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 14,688 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 12,851 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 10,120 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 9,256 miles

both rear anti roll bar link bushes worn with play

o/s/f inner wing/arch corrioned

o/s/f streering arm ball joint has slight play

rear disc's in poor condition

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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ULW 985M is a 1973 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 3,003cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 ULW 985M, 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 ULW 985M?

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What year was ULW 985M registered?

ULW 985M is a 1973 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 October 1973.

Is ULW 985M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULW 985M shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ULW 985M have outstanding finance?

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