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XMF 268N

1974 BMW 3

White Petrol 3003cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,558 mi
Last recorded78,558 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMF 268N
MakeBMW
Model3
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,003cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 78,558 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 78,556 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 78,543 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 78,498 miles

Oil leak engine, gearbox & rear diff

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

Rear fog not working

Slight play off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Sep 2013 78,478 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 78,449 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 78,423 miles

BATTERY IN SECURE

REAR FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Fail 16 Aug 2011 78,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

BATTERY IN SECURE

REAR FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Fail 19 Feb 2009 78,406 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 78,406 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 78,306 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 77,988 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 77,921 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear wheel width wider than offside rim

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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XMF 268N is a 1974 BMW 3 in White with a 3,003cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XMF 268N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XMF 268N?

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What year was XMF 268N registered?

XMF 268N is a 1974 BMW 3, first registered on 27 September 1974.

Is XMF 268N safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMF 268N shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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