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VHJ 500L

1973 BMW 3000

Blue Petrol 3003cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,039 mi
Last recorded10,039 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1973 BMW 300043,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHJ 500L
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,003cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 10,039 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 9,929 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 6,221 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 2,881 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 346 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 99,887 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 98,021 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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VHJ 500L is a 1973 BMW 3000 in Blue with a 3,003cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VHJ 500L, 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 VHJ 500L registered?

VHJ 500L is a 1973 BMW 3000, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is VHJ 500L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHJ 500L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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