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MMK 323L

1972 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,846 mi
Last recorded55,846 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 BMW 3 Series50,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMK 323L
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 55,846 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 55,721 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 55,698 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 55,646 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 55,575 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 55,533 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 55,467 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 55,430 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 55,406 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 55,032 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 55,013 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 54,911 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

n/s/f washer jet not working

Pass 12 Apr 2012 54,865 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 54,777 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 54,686 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 54,614 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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MMK 323L is a 1972 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MMK 323L, 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 MMK 323L registered?

MMK 323L is a 1972 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 October 1972.

Is MMK 323L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMK 323L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MMK 323L have outstanding finance?

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