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HOX 661L

1973 BMW 3000

Silver Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,616 mi
Last recorded26,616 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2006
Typical for 1973 BMW 300043,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOX 661L
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2006 26,616 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 26,614 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2006 26,614 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1 N/S Front tyre has feathered close to its limit, (advise change & tracking). † †2 N/S Rear bumper insecure. † †3 Battery insecure. † †4 O/S & N/S Front floorpan & wheel arches have corroded excessively.

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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HOX 661L is a 1973 BMW 3000 in Silver with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HOX 661L, 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 HOX 661L registered?

HOX 661L is a 1973 BMW 3000, first registered on 21 May 1973.

Is HOX 661L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOX 661L shows 3 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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