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KSN 362L

1973 BMW 3000

White Petrol 3003cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,142 mi
Last recorded7,142 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1973 BMW 300043,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSN 362L
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,003cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 7,142 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2024 6,901 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 6,738 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 6,448 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 6,350 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 5,736 miles

plastic side covers over outer sills

Fail 27 Apr 2017 5,733 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

plastic side covers over outer sills

Pass 1 Aug 2015 5,693 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 5,357 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 4,997 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 4,197 miles

battery insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2010 3,191 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 310 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Jul 2009 292 miles

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

Offside Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Sep 2008 164 miles

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

small crack in screen out of swept area

Fail 8 Sep 2008 164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

near side front tyre starting to perish

off side front tyre starting to perish

small crack in screen out of swept area

Pass 8 Sep 2007 90,033 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 95,807 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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KSN 362L is a 1973 BMW 3000 in White with a 3,003cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KSN 362L, 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 KSN 362L registered?

KSN 362L is a 1973 BMW 3000, first registered on 2 May 1973.

Is KSN 362L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KSN 362L shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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