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RDT 464L

1972 BMW 3000

Blue Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,096 mi
Last recorded39,096 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 1972 BMW 300059,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDT 464L
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 39,096 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 39,018 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 38,746 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 38,314 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 37,956 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 36,927 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 35,956 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 35,109 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 33,969 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 33,969 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 32,814 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 32,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 31,573 miles

Battery insecure

brake peddle anti slip split

Fail 11 Jul 2007 31,573 miles

Battery insecure

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake peddle anti slip split

Pass 25 Jul 2006 30,888 miles

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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RDT 464L is a 1972 BMW 3000 in Blue with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RDT 464L, 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

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What year was RDT 464L registered?

RDT 464L is a 1972 BMW 3000, first registered on 2 November 1972.

Is RDT 464L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDT 464L shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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