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JYT 510K

1972 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,663 mi
Last recorded77,663 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 BMW 3 Series50,153 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYT 510K
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 77,663 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 77,646 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 77,013 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 76,695 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 76,061 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 75,736 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 75,060 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 73,138 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 72,407 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 71,163 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 70,228 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 67,514 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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JYT 510K is a 1972 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 JYT 510K, 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

How do I check the history of JYT 510K?

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What year was JYT 510K registered?

JYT 510K is a 1972 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 July 1972.

Is JYT 510K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYT 510K shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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