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VLB 270M

1974 BMW 3000

Beige Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,842 mi
Last recorded46,842 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 BMW 300053,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLB 270M
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1974
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 46,842 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 46,754 miles

ALL TYRES AGED & SLIGHTLY CRACKED

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 46,754 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

ALL TYRES AGED & SLIGHTLY CRACKED

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 46,648 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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VLB 270M is a 1974 BMW 3000 in Beige with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 VLB 270M, 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

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What year was VLB 270M registered?

VLB 270M is a 1974 BMW 3000, first registered on 16 April 1974.

Is VLB 270M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLB 270M shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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