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XYD 21M

1973 BMW 3000

White Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,344 mi
Last recorded33,344 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 BMW 300043,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYD 21M
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2018 33,344 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2009 33,319 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 33,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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XYD 21M is a 1973 BMW 3000 in White with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XYD 21M, 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

How do I check the history of XYD 21M?

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What year was XYD 21M registered?

XYD 21M is a 1973 BMW 3000, first registered on 12 December 1973.

Is XYD 21M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYD 21M shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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