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JRU 803N

1974 BMW 3000

Blue Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,186 mi
Last recorded58,186 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 1974 BMW 300053,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRU 803N
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2018 58,186 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 57,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 57,635 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 56,072 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 54,873 miles

Both nearside tyre walls damaged

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 51,652 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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JRU 803N is a 1974 BMW 3000 in Blue with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 JRU 803N, 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

How do I check the history of JRU 803N?

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What year was JRU 803N registered?

JRU 803N is a 1974 BMW 3000, first registered on 6 March 1974.

Is JRU 803N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRU 803N shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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