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VVS 983L

1973 BMW 3 Series

Yellow Petrol 3003cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,524 mi
Last recorded8,524 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 BMW 3 Series35,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVS 983L
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,003cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2017 8,524 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 8,508 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 8,235 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 8,215 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 6,513 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 106,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 5,961 miles

Battery insecure

front drivers seat has bolt missing but not insecure

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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VVS 983L is a 1973 BMW 3 Series in Yellow with a 3,003cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 35,977 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 VVS 983L, 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 53 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 VVS 983L?

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What year was VVS 983L registered?

VVS 983L is a 1973 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 February 1973.

Is VVS 983L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVS 983L shows 7 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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