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30 CSL

1973 BMW 3000

Silver Petrol 3003cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,681 mi
Last recorded91,681 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1973 BMW 300043,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration30 CSL
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,003cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 91,681 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 91,679 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 91,674 miles

Front brakes slightly out of balance it would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake slightly sticky

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 91,665 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 27 May 2016 91,661 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 May 2015 91,660 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 91,655 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 91,481 miles

rear seats not fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 20 May 2011 91,406 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 May 2011 91,406 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 91,376 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f and both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 24 Oct 2008 91,002 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 91,002 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 91,002 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 90,984 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 90,984 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

all 4 tyre sidewalls perished

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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30 CSL is a 1973 BMW 3000 in Silver with a 3,003cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 30 CSL, 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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30 CSL is a 1973 BMW 3000, first registered on 5 April 1973.

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