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BMW 69L

1973 BMW 3000

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,817 mi
Last recorded14,817 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 BMW 300043,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMW 69L
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 14,817 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 14,483 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 13,911 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 13,017 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 12,264 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 11,715 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 11,593 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 11,417 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering box leaking oil input shaft seal (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 10,279 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 9,238 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 8,669 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 8,501 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 8,492 miles

Braking system leaking Brake Master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 7,553 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 6,907 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 11,122 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 5,568 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 4,463 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 2,471 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 1,725 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 99,332 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 97,580 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 97,349 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 93,146 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 69L is a 1973 BMW 3000 in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 69L, 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 BMW 69L?

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What year was BMW 69L registered?

BMW 69L is a 1973 BMW 3000, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is BMW 69L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMW 69L shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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