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YTE 99L

1973 BMW 3

Green Petrol 3003cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,454 mi
Last recorded63,454 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 1973 BMW 342,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTE 99L
MakeBMW
Model3
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,003cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 14 Sep 2021 63,454 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 62,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has a few blows all the way along (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear slightly damp around fuel filter/ pump

Pass 27 Mar 2015 59,361 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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YTE 99L is a 1973 BMW 3 in Green with a 3,003cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 42,353 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YTE 99L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 53 years old, this BMW 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YTE 99L?

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What year was YTE 99L registered?

YTE 99L is a 1973 BMW 3, first registered on 17 April 1973.

Is YTE 99L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTE 99L shows 3 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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