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JJU 404L

1973 BMW 3000

Green Petrol 3003cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

79,811 mi
Last recorded79,811 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 BMW 300043,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJU 404L
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,003cc
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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 79,811 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 79,524 miles

Brakes would benefit from service/adjustment

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 10 Aug 2023 79,455 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2017 75,108 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 75,100 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear side light intermittant

brake fluid leak from n/s front

Pass 7 Apr 2016 74,156 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 74,155 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

drivers sun visor obstructing veiw

Pass 24 Sep 2014 71,605 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 69,635 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 65,356 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 65,355 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 65,275 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 64,994 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

wiper switch faulty

Pass 24 Dec 2008 64,948 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 64,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 64,946 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyre walls cracking

Fail 11 Aug 2006 64,946 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

all four tyre walls cracking

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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JJU 404L is a 1973 BMW 3000 in Green with a 3,003cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 JJU 404L, 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 JJU 404L?

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What year was JJU 404L registered?

JJU 404L is a 1973 BMW 3000, first registered on 21 March 1973.

Is JJU 404L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJU 404L shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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