MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,277 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
Oil weep from steering box.
Rear tyres nearing legal limit.
play in front and rear a/roll bar links.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Oil weep from steering box.
Play in front and rear a/roll bar links.
Rear tyres nearing legal limit.
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 3000?
Based on 1,414 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SFH 3L is a 1973 BMW 3000 in Blue with a 3,003cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 SFH 3L, 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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What year was SFH 3L registered?
SFH 3L is a 1973 BMW 3000, first registered on 9 April 1973.
Is SFH 3L safe to buy?
The MOT history for SFH 3L shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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