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ANW 388M

1973 BMW 3000

Blue Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

63,030 mi
Last recorded63,030 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 1973 BMW 300043,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANW 388M
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2012 63,030 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

spare wheel carrier holed

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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ANW 388M is a 1973 BMW 3000 in Blue with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 ANW 388M, 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

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What year was ANW 388M registered?

ANW 388M is a 1973 BMW 3000, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is ANW 388M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANW 388M shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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