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8265 LV

1972 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,027 mi
Last recorded69,027 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1972 BMW 3 Series50,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8265 LV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 69,027 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 68,880 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 68,803 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 68,742 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 68,742 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 68,701 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 68,701 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 68,584 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 68,523 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 68,411 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 68,411 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 68,384 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 68,153 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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8265 LV is a 1972 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1972 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 50,153 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 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8265 LV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 54 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 8265 LV registered?

8265 LV is a 1972 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is 8265 LV safe to buy?

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