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ANU 416L

1972 BMW 3000

Silver Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,341 mi
Last recorded62,341 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 1972 BMW 300059,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANU 416L
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 62,341 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 62,329 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective wont extend (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 59,530 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 59,449 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 59,449 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 59,337 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 58,974 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 58,824 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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ANU 416L is a 1972 BMW 3000 in Silver with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ANU 416L, 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.

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What year was ANU 416L registered?

ANU 416L is a 1972 BMW 3000, first registered on 14 December 1972.

Is ANU 416L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANU 416L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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