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SWP 475P

1976 BMW 3000

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,841 mi
Last recorded49,841 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWP 475P
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 49,841 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 May 2015 49,751 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 49,308 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,064 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 May 2011 48,210 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 48,210 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 47,498 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 47,498 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 47,423 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Nov 2007 47,305 miles

Both nearside and offside front floors corroded by jacking points.

Pass 8 Nov 2006 47,255 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 47,174 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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SWP 475P is a 1976 BMW 3000 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SWP 475P, 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 50 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 SWP 475P?

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What year was SWP 475P registered?

SWP 475P is a 1976 BMW 3000, first registered on 16 February 1976.

Is SWP 475P safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWP 475P shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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