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CNB 234M

1971 BMW 3000

Green Petrol 3003cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

255 mi
Last recorded255 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1971 BMW 300010,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNB 234M
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,003cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 255 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 242 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front exhaust system not supported

Pass 2 Nov 2010 99,996 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 99,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear fog light not working

offside rear inner cv boot split

Fail 27 Oct 2009 99,661 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear fog light not working

offside rear inner cv boot split

Pass 2 Sep 2008 98,868 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 98,588 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 98,575 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 98,479 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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CNB 234M is a 1971 BMW 3000 in Green with a 3,003cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1971 BMW 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 10,128 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 CNB 234M, 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 55 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 CNB 234M registered?

CNB 234M is a 1971 BMW 3000, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is CNB 234M safe to buy?

The MOT history for CNB 234M shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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