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JYV 70K

1972 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,604 mi
Last recorded20,604 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 1972 BMW 3 Series50,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYV 70K
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 20,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 20,138 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 20,117 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside outer handbrake cable in poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2012 18,415 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 18,415 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 18,310 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 16,895 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 16,005 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 14,968 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 14,920 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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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JYV 70K is a 1972 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JYV 70K, 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 JYV 70K?

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What year was JYV 70K registered?

JYV 70K is a 1972 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 March 1972.

Is JYV 70K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYV 70K shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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