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SFH 3L

1973 BMW 3000

Blue Petrol 3003cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,277 mi
Last recorded67,277 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 BMW 300043,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFH 3L
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,003cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 67,277 miles

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Fail 19 Apr 2017 67,256 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 63,105 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 62,573 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 61,116 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 61,116 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 59,363 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 57,996 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 56,803 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 56,747 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 54,692 miles

Oil weep from steering box.

Rear tyres nearing legal limit.

play in front and rear a/roll bar links.

Fail 15 Aug 2007 54,684 miles

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.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 54,055 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 54,055 miles

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.

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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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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