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BVX 38L

1973 BMW 3000

Green Petrol 3003cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,671 mi
Last recorded94,671 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1973 BMW 300043,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVX 38L
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,003cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 94,671 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 93,707 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 92,074 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 91,485 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 90,576 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 90,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 87,111 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 82,721 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 79,643 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 74,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 71,530 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 69,254 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 68,254 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 66,794 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 66,794 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 64,555 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 64,555 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 62,326 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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BVX 38L is a 1973 BMW 3000 in Green with a 3,003cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BVX 38L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BVX 38L registered?

BVX 38L is a 1973 BMW 3000, first registered on 11 May 1973.

Is BVX 38L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVX 38L shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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