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Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 3000?
Based on 1,414 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FTM 485L is a 1978 BMW 3000 in Blue with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 FTM 485L, 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 48 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 FTM 485L?
You can check the full history of FTM 485L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FTM 485L registered?
FTM 485L is a 1978 BMW 3000, first registered on 1 June 1978.
Is FTM 485L safe to buy?
The MOT history for FTM 485L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FTM 485L have outstanding finance?
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