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BMW 675L

1973 BMW 3000

Yellow Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

29,586 mi
Last recorded29,586 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1973 BMW 300043,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMW 675L
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 29,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 28,234 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 27,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Advise changing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 27,253 miles

Slight bind from the passenger side front brake, advise fixing

Fail 23 Dec 2019 27,214 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 26,794 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 26,465 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 26,465 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 25,585 miles

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

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

fuel hose from filter at rear slightly chafted

play in nearside steering arm inner track rod ball joint

play in offside inner track rod arm ball joint

slight bind on nearside front wheel

under seal on underside of vehicle covering some components

Pass 24 Oct 2014 24,960 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight movement in steering joints

wiper blades poor

Pass 24 Oct 2013 23,592 miles

cut in nearside front tyre outer tread

slight brake bind on offside rear

slight play in both front suspension struts

under seal on under side of vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2012 22,896 miles

under seal applied to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2011 21,110 miles

vehicle covered in underseal on underside, over components and hoses

Fail 5 Nov 2011 21,097 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

vehicle covered in underseal on underside, over components and hoses

Pass 12 Nov 2010 17,447 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

outer sill covers fitted o/s & n/s.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 15,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/Rear tyre cracking in tread

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres cracking in tread

Fail 4 Jun 2010 15,476 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/Rear tyre cracking in tread

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 31 Mar 2009 13,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r seat belt not coming out smoothly

Fail 31 Mar 2009 13,447 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r seat belt not coming out smoothly

Pass 8 Apr 2008 10,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/rear inner driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 17 May 2007 8,821 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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BMW 675L is a 1973 BMW 3000 in Yellow with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1973 BMW 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 43,982 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 BMW 675L, 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 BMW 675L registered?

BMW 675L is a 1973 BMW 3000, first registered on 20 June 1973.

Is BMW 675L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMW 675L shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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