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TGC 663L

1972 BMW 3000

White Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,340 mi
Last recorded76,340 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 BMW 300059,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 663L
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 76,340 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both/worn/inner/edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear to/front/fuel/pipes/corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2017 76,340 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both/worn/inner/edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear to/front/fuel/pipes/corroded

throttle/sticking

Pass 4 Jun 2015 75,516 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2015 75,516 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

FOG/LIGHT/OUT

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 75,190 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 75,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 75,076 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 75,076 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 74,251 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 74,251 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 73,940 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 73,884 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 73,835 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 73,816 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 73,759 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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TGC 663L is a 1972 BMW 3000 in White with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TGC 663L, 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 TGC 663L registered?

TGC 663L is a 1972 BMW 3000, first registered on 17 October 1972.

Is TGC 663L safe to buy?

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