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UEF 808N

1975 BMW 3000

Blue Petrol 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

25,387 mi
Last recorded25,387 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1975 BMW 300067,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEF 808N
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 25,387 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 25,058 miles

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

all steel brake pipes heavily undersealed.

rear exhaust mounting bolt loose.

Fail 17 Oct 2014 25,056 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

rear fog light fitted but not working at time of test

Pass 29 Oct 2013 24,883 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise engine oil leaks advise steering box damp advise n/s/f and o/s/f strut housings surface corrosion advise under carrage coverd in under seal

Fail 25 Oct 2013 24,883 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise engine oil leaks advise steering box damp advise n/s/f and o/s/f strut housings surface corrosion advise under carrage coverd in under seal

Pass 22 Oct 2012 21,455 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 16,823 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 11,638 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 8,368 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 8,358 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 7,436 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 7,436 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 7,109 miles

rear subframe nearside and offside front mounting points starting to corrode

Pass 30 May 2006 2,349 miles

some corrosion to front inner wings and repairs serv on test

whole underside of vehicle undersealed unable to assess for corrosion if any

Fail 26 May 2006 2,342 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

all underside of vehicle heavily under sealed unable to see

some corrosion and repair work to front inner wings

Pass 18 Jan 2006 2,319 miles

all underside heavily undersealed unable to test fully

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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UEF 808N is a 1975 BMW 3000 in Blue with a 2,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1975 BMW 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 67,636 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 UEF 808N, 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 51 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 UEF 808N registered?

UEF 808N is a 1975 BMW 3000, first registered on 28 May 1975.

Is UEF 808N safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEF 808N shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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