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PMF 350L

1972 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,842 mi
Last recorded33,842 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1972 BMW 3 Series50,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMF 350L
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2025 33,842 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 33,657 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 33,249 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 33,224 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 32,956 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 32,749 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 32,101 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 32,101 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 32,101 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 32,101 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 32,101 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 31,475 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 27,141 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 26,535 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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PMF 350L is a 1972 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 PMF 350L, 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 PMF 350L?

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What year was PMF 350L registered?

PMF 350L is a 1972 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is PMF 350L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMF 350L shows 14 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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