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NMO 220L

1973 BMW 3000

Blue Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,460 mi
Last recorded45,460 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 1973 BMW 300043,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMO 220L
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 45,460 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil slightly and power steering pump (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 45,460 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned and offside (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil slightly and power steering pump (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 45,422 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 45,384 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 45,228 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 45,228 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 45,198 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 45,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 44,186 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Nov 2009 44,029 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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NMO 220L is a 1973 BMW 3000 in Blue with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NMO 220L, 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

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What year was NMO 220L registered?

NMO 220L is a 1973 BMW 3000, first registered on 5 June 1973.

Is NMO 220L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMO 220L shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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