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VYG 8L

1973 BMW 3000

Red Petrol 3003cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,142 mi
Last recorded17,142 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1973 BMW 300043,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYG 8L
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,003cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 17,142 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 17,025 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 17,018 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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VYG 8L is a 1973 BMW 3000 in Red with a 3,003cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VYG 8L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VYG 8L?

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What year was VYG 8L registered?

VYG 8L is a 1973 BMW 3000, first registered on 14 February 1973.

Is VYG 8L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYG 8L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VYG 8L have outstanding finance?

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