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NRK 22L

1972 BMW 3000

Blue Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,520 mi
Last recorded51,520 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 BMW 300059,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRK 22L
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 51,520 miles

Central Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 51,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2016 51,471 miles

Braking system leaking MASTER (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

N/S/F AND O/S/F ANTI-ROLL BAR RUBBER BUSHES WORN

N/S/F AND O/S/F LOWER ARM RUBBER BUSHES WORN

OIL LEAKS

Pass 10 Nov 2012 51,415 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 51,164 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 50,977 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 50,622 miles

wiper motor very noisy

Pass 11 Sep 2007 47,377 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 40,517 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NRK 22L is a 1972 BMW 3000 in Blue with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1972 BMW 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 59,337 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 NRK 22L, 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 54 years old, this BMW 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NRK 22L?

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What year was NRK 22L registered?

NRK 22L is a 1972 BMW 3000, first registered on 5 September 1972.

Is NRK 22L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRK 22L shows 9 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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