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OPA 865L

1973 BMW 3000

Orange Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,408 mi
Last recorded96,408 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1973 BMW 300043,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPA 865L
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 96,408 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 95,011 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 94,547 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 94,305 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 94,305 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

exhuast fouling rear diff

fuel pipe by fuel pump kinked

n/s/f seat missing

o/s/f tyre cracked /perrished in sidewall

power steering pipe going to steering box kinked and missing a heat shield

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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OPA 865L is a 1973 BMW 3000 in Orange with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OPA 865L, 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 OPA 865L registered?

OPA 865L is a 1973 BMW 3000, first registered on 19 January 1973.

Is OPA 865L safe to buy?

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