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JMA 763K

1972 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,372 mi
Last recorded10,372 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 1972 BMW 3 Series50,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMA 763K
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 10,372 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 3,139 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 3,111 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside aim dazzles also (1.8)

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing wiper arm missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front centre floor (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front centre floor (5.2.6)

Steering locking device missing offside front track rod end and steering arm split pins missing from castle nuts (2.2.C.1g)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front inner wheel arch, rear of wheel arch behind wing (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner wheel arch near spring mounting, looks like fibre glass used (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner wheel arch, rear of wheel arch behind wing (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner wheel arch behind rear quarter where rear subframe mounts (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

both rear wheels difficult to rotate backwards

front and rear brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

vehicle under body corroded and undersealed

vehicle under body corroded and undersealed

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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JMA 763K is a 1972 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JMA 763K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JMA 763K registered?

JMA 763K is a 1972 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 April 1972.

Is JMA 763K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMA 763K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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