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HAN 59K

1972 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,628 mi
Last recorded69,628 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 BMW 3 Series50,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAN 59K
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 69,628 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 69,264 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 69,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 69,089 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 69,089 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 6 Jul 2011 68,091 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 67,461 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 66,187 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 65,372 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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HAN 59K is a 1972 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1972 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 50,153 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 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HAN 59K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 54 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HAN 59K registered?

HAN 59K is a 1972 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 May 1972.

Is HAN 59K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAN 59K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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