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WGW 25M

1974 BMW 3

Silver Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

12,824 mi
Last recorded12,824 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGW 25M
MakeBMW
Model3
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 12,824 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 12,776 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 8,205 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

windscreen washer operation poor aim.

Pass 11 Sep 2017 6,120 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

bootlid catch is stiff

offside parking brake is weak

overall service brake efficiency requirement just met 52%

Fail 6 Sep 2017 6,120 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

bootlid catch is stiff

coolant header tank cap is broken

offside parking brake is weak

offside rear driveshaft bolts are loose

overall service brake efficiency requirement just met 52%

Pass 3 Aug 2016 4,951 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 4,949 miles

Driver's seat insecure front bolt loose (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed by corrosion. (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

offside front chassis leg holed by corrosion.

small corrosion hole in nearside floor pan.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 1,560 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 97,927 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 97,923 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 93,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 89,506 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 89,506 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

N/S/Rear tyre cracking in treads

O/S/Front tyre cracking in tread

IN my opinion the front seatbelts in this vehicle are incorrectly mounted and likely to cause death or serious injuiry in the event of an accident

Pass 5 Jun 2009 89,463 miles

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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WGW 25M is a 1974 BMW 3 in Silver with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WGW 25M, 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 52 years old, this BMW 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WGW 25M is a 1974 BMW 3, first registered on 11 June 1974.

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