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XHE 62T

1978 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,217 mi
Last recorded53,217 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2007
Typical for 1978 BMW 3 Series73,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHE 62T
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2007 53,217 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 53,122 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 48,729 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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XHE 62T is a 1978 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 73,526 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 XHE 62T, 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 48 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 XHE 62T?

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What year was XHE 62T registered?

XHE 62T is a 1978 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is XHE 62T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XHE 62T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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