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RAU 198M

1974 BMW 3000

Silver Petrol 3003cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,583 mi
Last recorded74,583 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1974 BMW 300053,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAU 198M
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,003cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 74,583 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 74,058 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 74,000 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 73,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer box (7.1.2)

Nearside Door mirror has slight movement but is secure.

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 73,604 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 73,238 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 73,091 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 73,148 miles

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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RAU 198M is a 1974 BMW 3000 in Silver with a 3,003cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1974 BMW 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 53,296 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RAU 198M, 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 52 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 RAU 198M registered?

RAU 198M is a 1974 BMW 3000, first registered on 14 February 1974.

Is RAU 198M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAU 198M shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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