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72 BMW

1973 BMW 3000

Silver Petrol 3003cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

6,164 mi
Last recorded6,164 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 BMW 300043,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration72 BMW
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,003cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 6,164 miles

Parking brake only just met required efforts

Pass 20 Oct 2016 6,164 miles

Side play to parking brake lever

Fail 18 Oct 2016 6,164 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Side play to parking brake lever

Fail 20 Mar 2009 6,163 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Dec 2007 6,163 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 6,163 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 6,163 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 6,163 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Unable to fully complete test as boot lid won,t open

Pass 12 Sep 2005 6,163 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3000?

Based on 1,414 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
274
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 87
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 52
position lamp(s) not working 42
brake binding 34
Stop lamp not working 32
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72 BMW is a 1973 BMW 3000 in Silver with a 3,003cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1973 BMW 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 43,982 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 3000 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 72 BMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3000 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this BMW 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 72 BMW registered?

72 BMW is a 1973 BMW 3000, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is 72 BMW safe to buy?

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