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YTA 383L

1973 BMW 3000

Silver Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,044 mi
Last recorded35,044 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1973 BMW 300043,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTA 383L
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 35,044 miles

Battery insecure

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pedal rubber getting worn.

nearside outer sill and floor pan getting corroded

Fail 9 May 2011 35,044 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pedal rubber getting worn.

nearside outer sill and floor pan getting corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2009 33,833 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 33,833 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 33,799 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 32,782 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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YTA 383L is a 1973 BMW 3000 in Silver with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YTA 383L, 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 YTA 383L registered?

YTA 383L is a 1973 BMW 3000, first registered on 16 April 1973.

Is YTA 383L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTA 383L shows 6 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.

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