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NRK 23L

1972 BMW 3000

Green Petrol 3003cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,887 mi
Last recorded68,887 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 1972 BMW 300059,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRK 23L
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,003cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 68,887 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 68,274 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 67,614 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 67,598 miles

Parking brake lever insecure side to side movement (3.1.3b)

slight damage to ns/f door sill uderside lip

Pass 27 Nov 2015 67,161 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 67,156 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 66,798 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 66,798 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 65,625 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 65,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ball joint dust covers split

drivers seat back has play

flexy pipes covard in under sill

play in steering

sills covard

under body covard in under sill

very tight diff

Pass 11 Jan 2008 65,455 miles

Both front tyre walls cracking

Both rear tyre walls cracking

Front and rear discs corroding

Fail 10 Jan 2008 65,455 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Both front tyre walls cracking

Front and rear discs corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2006 65,310 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 65,225 miles

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

all four tyre walls cracking

baffles loose in centre exhaust box

light corrosion in osf headlamp lens

slight front brake imbalance

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 23L is a 1972 BMW 3000 in Green with a 3,003cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 23L, 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.

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What year was NRK 23L registered?

NRK 23L is a 1972 BMW 3000, first registered on 5 September 1972.

Is NRK 23L safe to buy?

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