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DRJ 444L

1973 BMW 3000

Silver Petrol 3003cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

1,246 mi
Last recorded1,246 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1973 BMW 300043,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRJ 444L
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,003cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 1,246 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 1,233 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 1,204 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 967 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 863 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 845 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 840 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe has a small hole (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 838 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe has a small hole (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 99,946 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 99,946 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2013 99,495 miles

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

both rear fog lamps inoperative

offside door mirror slightly loose

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Aug 2011 99,485 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 99,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 99,476 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front seats worn/play

front suspension noise

handbrake lever side play/worn

nearside front brake sticking on slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2009 99,476 miles

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

both front seats worn/play

front suspension noise

handbrake lever side play/worn

nearside front brake sticking on slightly

Pass 13 May 2008 99,435 miles

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

both front seats play

front suspension noise

Fail 12 May 2008 99,435 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

both front seats play

front suspension noise

Pass 17 Aug 2006 99,432 miles

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

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

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

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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DRJ 444L is a 1973 BMW 3000 in Silver with a 3,003cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DRJ 444L, 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 DRJ 444L registered?

DRJ 444L is a 1973 BMW 3000, first registered on 2 April 1973.

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