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RDV 342N

1974 BMW 3000

Blue Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,240 mi
Last recorded25,240 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 1974 BMW 300053,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDV 342N
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2008 25,240 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 25,240 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front panel corroded rear alxe leaking many repairs noted surface rust brake ferrules noted

Pass 31 Mar 2007 25,188 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 25,188 miles

Brake master cylinder severely corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

play noted in seats front valance holed and corroded prop shaft rubber split

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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RDV 342N is a 1974 BMW 3000 in Blue with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RDV 342N, 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 RDV 342N registered?

RDV 342N is a 1974 BMW 3000, first registered on 27 August 1974.

Is RDV 342N safe to buy?

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