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TBY 423L

1972 BMW 3000

Silver Petrol 3003cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,623 mi
Last recorded93,623 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1972 BMW 300059,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBY 423L
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,003cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 May 2015 93,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight fluid weap from steering box

Pass 7 May 2015 93,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight fluid weap from steering box

Pass 10 Oct 2013 91,064 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 88,627 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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TBY 423L is a 1972 BMW 3000 in Silver with a 3,003cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TBY 423L, 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 TBY 423L registered?

TBY 423L is a 1972 BMW 3000, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is TBY 423L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBY 423L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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