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VHJ 92L

1972 BMW 3000

Blue Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,748 mi
Last recorded94,748 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1972 BMW 300059,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHJ 92L
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 94,748 miles

Fuel pipe along nearside floor pan corroding

Offside front and nearside front floor pan corroding

Fail 5 Oct 2016 94,743 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe joint (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working nearside (1.2.1b)

brake caliper leaking nearside front calliper to brake pipe unions (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe along nearside floor pan corroding

Offside front and nearside front floor pan corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2011 94,242 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 94,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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)

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 92L is a 1972 BMW 3000 in Blue with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VHJ 92L, 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 VHJ 92L registered?

VHJ 92L is a 1972 BMW 3000, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is VHJ 92L safe to buy?

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