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RVT 5L

1973 BMW 3000

White Petrol 3003cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

31,052 mi
Last recorded31,052 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 1973 BMW 300043,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVT 5L
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,003cc
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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 31,052 miles

Advancing under body corrosion

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 31,029 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 30,969 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 30,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 30,835 miles

Front x2 inner arches slight corrosion near brake pipe mounts as underseal has come away

slight leak at rear diff

Pass 2 Jun 2016 30,715 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Visual emissions check only

Fail 28 May 2016 30,709 miles

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

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Bonnet will not lock down pivots at front

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Visual emissions check only

Pass 11 Jun 2015 30,612 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 30,612 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 30,568 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Number plates secured by elastic bands

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

Visual smoke check only

Pass 30 May 2013 30,551 miles

Slight leak rear diff

fog lamp not working

Fail 29 May 2013 30,551 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight leak rear diff

fog lamp not working

Pass 2 Jun 2012 30,504 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION RUBBERS PERISHING

OFFSIDE REAR FOGLIGHT NOT WORKING WE WILL LOOK AT !

Fail 25 May 2012 30,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

ENGINE OVERHEATING NEEDS A NEW KENLOW COOLING FAN SYSTEM -ADVISE FAN MOTOR SLOW AND NOT WORKING CORRECTLY

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHING

KENLOWE ARE AT LITTLEWICK GREEN AT MAIDENHEAD

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2011 30,210 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 30,178 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

VEHICLE OVERHEATS WHEN STATIONARY

Pass 21 May 2010 29,500 miles

rear metal brake pipes appear to be positioned tight on caliper unions

slight play nearside rear anti roll bar link upper bushes

vague pattern nearside headlamp aim

Fail 15 May 2010 29,500 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear metal brake pipes appear to be positioned tight on caliper unions

slight play nearside rear anti roll bar link upper bushes

vague pattern nearside headlamp aim

Pass 21 May 2009 28,794 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 28,794 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 28,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

BOILED OVER ON TEST

Fog lamp fitted but not working vehicle pre 1980

Pass 5 Dec 2007 28,637 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel filter corroded

Leak at diff

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 28,637 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel filter corroded

Leak at diff

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 28,432 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside handbrake weak !!!

Offside inner sill rusty

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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RVT 5L is a 1973 BMW 3000 in White with a 3,003cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RVT 5L, 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.

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RVT 5L is a 1973 BMW 3000, first registered on 3 April 1973.

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