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XMC 575T

1978 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,309 mi
Last recorded49,309 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1978 BMW 3 Series73,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMC 575T
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1978
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 49,309 miles

headlamp alignment just withinset limits, brake pedal rubber worn, thick carpets make internal inspection awkward, variousw indscreen chips, engine oil leaks, pwr steering pipes corroding.

osf floor rosting, undersidegenerallyvery rusty,exhaust very rusty, lower ooter sills rusty, front brake disc faces pitted, brake pipe to osf hose rusting, fuel filler pipe rusty

suspension bushes generally perished.

Fail 12 May 2014 49,309 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

headlamp alignment just withinset limits, brake pedal rubber worn, thick carpets make internal inspection awkward, variousw indscreen chips, engine oil leaks, pwr steering pipes corroding.

osf floor rosting, undersidegenerallyvery rusty,exhaust very rusty, lower ooter sills rusty, front brake disc faces pitted, brake pipe to osf hose rusting, fuel filler pipe rusty

suspension bushes generally perished.

Fail 7 Nov 2011 49,035 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 49,035 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 48,676 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 48,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

all tyres perished and cracking

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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XMC 575T is a 1978 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 XMC 575T, 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.

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What year was XMC 575T registered?

XMC 575T is a 1978 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 1978.

Is XMC 575T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMC 575T shows 6 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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