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TAB 668L

1973 BMW 3000

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

50,059 mi
Last recorded50,059 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 1973 BMW 300043,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAB 668L
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 50,059 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 49,923 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 49,861 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 49,838 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 44,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 44,564 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 43,937 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 43,937 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 42,400 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 42,400 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,982 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 40,982 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 40,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 39,462 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 39,462 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 39,378 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 39,378 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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TAB 668L is a 1973 BMW 3000 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TAB 668L, 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 TAB 668L?

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What year was TAB 668L registered?

TAB 668L is a 1973 BMW 3000, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is TAB 668L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAB 668L shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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