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BAX 133J

1973 BMW 3000

White Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

19,829 mi
Last recorded19,829 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1973 BMW 300043,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAX 133J
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 19,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear brake slight bind

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 10 Jul 2014 19,671 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 19,671 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 19,218 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 18,917 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pedal travel

Fail 14 May 2012 18,915 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pedal travel

Pass 3 Jun 2011 18,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 18,880 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 17,594 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 17,594 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 16,813 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 16,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

proshaft mounting bush worn/split

Pass 31 Oct 2006 15,217 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 15,208 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BAX 133J is a 1973 BMW 3000 in White with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BAX 133J, 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 BAX 133J registered?

BAX 133J is a 1973 BMW 3000, first registered on 4 May 1973.

Is BAX 133J safe to buy?

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