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FWW 470L

1999 BMW 3000

Orange Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,060 mi
Last recorded82,060 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWW 470L
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 82,060 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 79,594 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 78,408 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 78,402 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 77,340 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 77,331 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 77,298 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres outer side walls in poor condition

Fail 11 May 2012 77,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres outer side walls in poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2006 77,240 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 77,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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FWW 470L is a 1999 BMW 3000 in Orange with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FWW 470L, 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 27 years old, this BMW 3000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FWW 470L registered?

FWW 470L is a 1999 BMW 3000, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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