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YTA 389L

1973 BMW 3000

Red Petrol 3003cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,867 mi
Last recorded9,867 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1973 BMW 300043,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTA 389L
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,003cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 9,867 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 9,583 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 9,491 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 9,491 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 9,459 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 9,418 miles

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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YTA 389L is a 1973 BMW 3000 in Red with a 3,003cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YTA 389L, 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 YTA 389L registered?

YTA 389L is a 1973 BMW 3000, first registered on 9 April 1973.

Is YTA 389L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTA 389L shows 6 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.

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