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F720 SPF

1989 BMW 3000

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,126 mi
Last recorded100,126 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF720 SPF
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 100,126 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 99,159 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 11 Feb 2015 99,069 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 99,069 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 99,061 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 98,910 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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F720 SPF is a 1989 BMW 3000 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F720 SPF, 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 37 years old, this BMW 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F720 SPF?

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What year was F720 SPF registered?

F720 SPF is a 1989 BMW 3000, first registered on 13 June 1989.

Is F720 SPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F720 SPF shows 6 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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