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TLG 491L

1972 BMW 3000

Blue Petrol 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,194 mi
Last recorded72,194 miles
Recorded on27 May 2008
Typical for 1972 BMW 300059,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLG 491L
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2008 72,194 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 71,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 71,915 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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TLG 491L is a 1972 BMW 3000 in Blue with a 2,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 TLG 491L, 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 TLG 491L registered?

TLG 491L is a 1972 BMW 3000, first registered on 5 September 1972.

Is TLG 491L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLG 491L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TLG 491L have outstanding finance?

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