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JYN 77K

1972 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,216 mi
Last recorded81,216 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1972 BMW 3 Series50,153 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYN 77K
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 81,216 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 80,428 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 79,877 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 79,512 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 79,011 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 77,866 miles

corrison in various areas

Fail 14 Jun 2014 77,853 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

all tyres are perished

corrion in various areas

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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JYN 77K is a 1972 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JYN 77K, 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 JYN 77K registered?

JYN 77K is a 1972 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 March 1972.

Is JYN 77K safe to buy?

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