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DPO 623L

1973 BMW 3

White Petrol 3003cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

36,687 mi
Last recorded36,687 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1973 BMW 342,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPO 623L
MakeBMW
Model3
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,003cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 36,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 36,375 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust mount splitting

Pass 17 Sep 2016 36,174 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 35,893 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 35,736 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 35,732 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 35,494 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 35,494 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 34,794 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 34,567 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 34,069 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 33,669 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 33,669 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 32,955 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 32,439 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 31,900 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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DPO 623L is a 1973 BMW 3 in White with a 3,003cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1973 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 42,353 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 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DPO 623L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 53 years old, this BMW 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DPO 623L?

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What year was DPO 623L registered?

DPO 623L is a 1973 BMW 3, first registered on 13 April 1973.

Is DPO 623L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPO 623L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DPO 623L have outstanding finance?

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