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JMB 459L

1972 BMW 3000

Silver Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,067 mi
Last recorded96,067 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1972 BMW 300059,337 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMB 459L
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 96,067 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 96,052 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam switch defective (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working switch defective (3.4 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 95,958 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 95,942 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 95,942 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 95,630 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 95,630 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2016 95,234 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 95,193 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 94,886 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 94,883 miles

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

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

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

service brake requires attention 51% just passed test

Pass 2 Sep 2014 94,115 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 94,115 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 92,292 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 92,132 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 92,131 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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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JMB 459L is a 1972 BMW 3000 in Silver with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1972 BMW 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 59,337 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 3000 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JMB 459L, 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 54 years old, this BMW 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JMB 459L registered?

JMB 459L is a 1972 BMW 3000, first registered on 24 October 1972.

Is JMB 459L safe to buy?

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