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VMD 880M

1974 BMW 3000

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,155 mi
Last recorded66,155 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1974 BMW 300053,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMD 880M
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 66,155 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 66,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 66,013 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 65,933 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 65,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 65,824 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 65,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 65,655 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 65,492 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 65,374 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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VMD 880M is a 1974 BMW 3000 in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VMD 880M, 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 VMD 880M?

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What year was VMD 880M registered?

VMD 880M is a 1974 BMW 3000, first registered on 18 February 1974.

Is VMD 880M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMD 880M shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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