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BWP 745M

1973 BMW 3000

Red Petrol 3153cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,000 mi
Last recorded80,000 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 BMW 300043,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWP 745M
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,153cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 80,000 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 79,953 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 79,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 79,815 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 79,807 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 79,800 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 79,800 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 79,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 79,718 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 79,712 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 79,618 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 79,219 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 79,219 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 78,643 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Aug 2007 78,643 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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BWP 745M is a 1973 BMW 3000 in Red with a 3,153cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BWP 745M, 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 BWP 745M?

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What year was BWP 745M registered?

BWP 745M is a 1973 BMW 3000, first registered on 2 August 1973.

Is BWP 745M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWP 745M shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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