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TGW 141L

1973 BMW 3000

White Petrol 3003cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,638 mi
Last recorded29,638 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 BMW 300043,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGW 141L
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,003cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 29,638 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 28,901 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 28,829 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right all 4 (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 28,194 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 27,401 miles

All wheel bearings have slight play.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 26,763 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 25,861 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 25,325 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 23,295 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 21,350 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 21,437 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the BMW 3000?

Based on 1,414 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
274
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 87
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 52
position lamp(s) not working 42
brake binding 34
Stop lamp not working 32
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TGW 141L is a 1973 BMW 3000 in White with a 3,003cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1973 BMW 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 43,982 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3000 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TGW 141L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3000 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this BMW 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TGW 141L registered?

TGW 141L is a 1973 BMW 3000, first registered on 12 February 1973.

Is TGW 141L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGW 141L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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