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PKE 437L

1973 BMW 3000

Blue Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

848 mi
Last recorded848 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 1973 BMW 300043,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKE 437L
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 848 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 99,492 miles

exhaust is corroded and has slight leak in rear section

Pass 10 May 2014 97,327 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 93,862 miles

non standard font on number plates but not likely to be missread

o/s front lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 19 Apr 2011 92,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O S R Tyre perished and worn unevenly

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Apr 2010 92,175 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 92,099 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to offside front inner sill

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre perished

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2008 91,729 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 91,715 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Outer Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 91,185 miles

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

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

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

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

wear present in steering box drop arm ball joint

Fail 24 Mar 2007 91,185 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

wear present in steering box drop arm ball joint

Pass 15 Feb 2006 89,503 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust manifold gasket blowing

fuel tank corroded

o/s front lower suspension arm ,ball joint seal split

o/s rear tyre perishing in tread

oil leak

windscreen wipers poor

Fail 15 Feb 2006 89,503 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust manifold gasket blowing

fuel tank corroded

o/s front lower suspension arm ,ball joint seal split

o/s rear tyre perishing in tread

oil leak

windscreen wipers poor

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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PKE 437L is a 1973 BMW 3000 in Blue with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PKE 437L, 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.

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What year was PKE 437L registered?

PKE 437L is a 1973 BMW 3000, first registered on 22 February 1973.

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