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VAN 30M

1974 BMW 3000

Silver Petrol 3003cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,105 mi
Last recorded27,105 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1974 BMW 300053,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAN 30M
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,003cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 27,105 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 26,937 miles

body and underside rusty in places esp front of sills

f/n/s wheel damaged at outer rim

front track control arm bushed perished

fuel pipe badly perished (under servo)

lsd axle (tapley brake test)

metal brake pipes rusty in places

oil leak from p/s box area

rear diff bolts noted lose

Pass 22 Jan 2011 26,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 24,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 23,673 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 22,835 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 22,835 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 20,633 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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VAN 30M is a 1974 BMW 3000 in Silver with a 3,003cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VAN 30M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VAN 30M?

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What year was VAN 30M registered?

VAN 30M is a 1974 BMW 3000, first registered on 23 January 1974.

Is VAN 30M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAN 30M shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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