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AES 82L

1973 BMW 3000

Gold Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,466 mi
Last recorded35,466 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1973 BMW 300043,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAES 82L
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 35,466 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 35,466 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 35,404 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 35,301 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 35,183 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 35,183 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2012 35,174 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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AES 82L is a 1973 BMW 3000 in Gold with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AES 82L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AES 82L?

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What year was AES 82L registered?

AES 82L is a 1973 BMW 3000, first registered on 12 June 1973.

Is AES 82L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AES 82L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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