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UWM 60

1973 BMW 3000

Silver Petrol 3003cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,186 mi
Last recorded83,186 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 1973 BMW 300043,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWM 60
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,003cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 83,186 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 83,186 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

excessive corrosion to front inner & outer valences

excessive corrosion to n/s outer sill

Pass 27 Jun 2012 83,161 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 83,058 miles

brake has low servo assistance.

front valence (inner ) corroded.

rear tyres side walls cracking.

Fail 11 Jul 2011 83,058 miles

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

brake has low servo assistance.

front valence (inner ) corroded.

rear tyres side walls cracking.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 79,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2010 79,085 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 78,973 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

o/s .sun visor loose.

vehicle structure & pannelling ,front valece"inner & outer " weakened by corrosion.

Fail 16 Jun 2009 78,972 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

o/s .sun visor loose.

vehicle structure & pannelling ,front valece"inner & outer " weakened by corrosion.

Pass 4 Aug 2008 78,600 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 78,008 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 78,018 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

fuel pipes insecure ,

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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UWM 60 is a 1973 BMW 3000 in Silver with a 3,003cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UWM 60, 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 UWM 60 registered?

UWM 60 is a 1973 BMW 3000, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is UWM 60 safe to buy?

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