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TLA 35M

1974 BMW 3000

Silver Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

33,402 mi
Last recorded33,402 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1974 BMW 300053,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLA 35M
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 33,402 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 33,076 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 32,665 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

wipers slow

Pass 27 Jul 2016 32,437 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 32,216 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 32,013 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 31,789 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 31,594 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 31,317 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 30,924 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 30,665 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 29,779 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 28,879 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 27,534 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 27,493 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

rear silencer rubbing on fuel tank

Pass 12 May 2005 26,233 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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TLA 35M is a 1974 BMW 3000 in Silver with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 TLA 35M, 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.

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What year was TLA 35M registered?

TLA 35M is a 1974 BMW 3000, first registered on 20 May 1974.

Is TLA 35M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLA 35M shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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