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GVD 741N

1974 BMW 3000

Blue Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,847 mi
Last recorded14,847 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 BMW 300053,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVD 741N
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 14,847 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 14,573 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 14,567 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2016 14,261 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 13,699 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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GVD 741N is a 1974 BMW 3000 in Blue with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GVD 741N, 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

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What year was GVD 741N registered?

GVD 741N is a 1974 BMW 3000, first registered on 3 December 1974.

Is GVD 741N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVD 741N shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GVD 741N have outstanding finance?

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