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SDE 30

1972 BMW 3000

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,287 mi
Last recorded78,287 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1972 BMW 300059,337 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDE 30
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 78,287 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 77,878 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 77,411 miles

rusty hole in floor under drivers seat,outside prescribed areas

Pass 12 Jul 2016 77,118 miles

rusty hole in floor under drivers seat outside prescribed areas

Fail 14 Jun 2016 77,050 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 56% out of balance (3.7.B.5b)

rusty hole in floor under drivers seat outside prescribed areas

Pass 28 May 2015 76,451 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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SDE 30 is a 1972 BMW 3000 in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 BMW 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 59,337 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 SDE 30, 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 54 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 SDE 30?

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What year was SDE 30 registered?

SDE 30 is a 1972 BMW 3000, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is SDE 30 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDE 30 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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