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NYU 401L

1972 BMW 3

Orange Petrol 3003cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,406 mi
Last recorded19,406 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYU 401L
MakeBMW
Model3
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,003cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 19,406 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear inner driveshaft gaiter split

Offside rear side light and indicator reacting slightly with each other

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 14,362 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Fail 27 Apr 2010 14,360 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear brake imbalance of 29%, advise attention sought to braking system

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

Fail 17 May 2006 13,374 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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NYU 401L is a 1972 BMW 3 in Orange with a 3,003cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a BMW 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NYU 401L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 54 years old, this BMW 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NYU 401L?

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What year was NYU 401L registered?

NYU 401L is a 1972 BMW 3, first registered on 8 November 1972.

Is NYU 401L safe to buy?

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