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WEU 553L

1973 BMW 3000

Silver Petrol 3003cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,298 mi
Last recorded71,298 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 BMW 300043,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEU 553L
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,003cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 71,298 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 70,963 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 70,763 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 70,457 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 69,820 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 69,636 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 69,630 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WEU 553L is a 1973 BMW 3000 in Silver with a 3,003cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WEU 553L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WEU 553L registered?

WEU 553L is a 1973 BMW 3000, first registered on 1 April 1973.

Is WEU 553L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEU 553L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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