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LYR 100K

1972 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,669 mi
Last recorded54,669 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 1972 BMW 3 Series50,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYR 100K
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2016 54,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 54,104 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 53,500 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 52,949 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 51,595 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 50,757 miles

offside front inner sill corroded

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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LYR 100K is a 1972 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LYR 100K, 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 LYR 100K?

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What year was LYR 100K registered?

LYR 100K is a 1972 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 July 1972.

Is LYR 100K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYR 100K shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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