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KPK 293K

1972 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

88,571 mi
Last recorded88,571 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1972 BMW 3 Series50,153 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPK 293K
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2009 88,571 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 88,239 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 88,237 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel pipe corroded customer advied to replaced

Fail 1 Jun 2007 88,220 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 May 2006 86,671 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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KPK 293K is a 1972 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 KPK 293K, 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 KPK 293K registered?

KPK 293K is a 1972 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 April 1972.

Is KPK 293K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPK 293K shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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