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WLX 248M

1973 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,590 mi
Last recorded19,590 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2010
Typical for 1973 BMW 3 Series35,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLX 248M
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2010 19,590 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 19,177 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 18,464 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 17,347 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 16,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 16,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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WLX 248M is a 1973 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WLX 248M, 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 WLX 248M?

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What year was WLX 248M registered?

WLX 248M is a 1973 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 September 1973.

Is WLX 248M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLX 248M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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