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YYK 950T

1974 BMW 3000

Blue Petrol 2966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,912 mi
Last recorded24,912 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1974 BMW 300053,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYK 950T
MakeBMW
Model3000
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,966cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 24,912 miles

Front tyres slightly perished

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)

Rear tyres slightly perished - close to legal limit

Fail 9 Jul 2016 24,912 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres slightly perished

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)

Rear tyres slightly perished - close to legal limit

Pass 16 Jul 2015 22,960 miles

rear tyres low on tread

under floor corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2014 220,491 miles

fog light not working

rear tyres close to legal limit

wipers poor

Pass 4 Oct 2013 20,621 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 19,303 miles

n/s front wheel bearing rough

Pass 20 Oct 2011 17,864 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Oct 2011 17,861 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jul 2010 12,619 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 12,619 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s and n/s chase has excessive corrosion affecting strengh off chase

Pass 4 Sep 2009 11,254 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 11,254 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 7,530 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 2,277 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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YYK 950T is a 1974 BMW 3000 in Blue with a 2,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YYK 950T, 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.

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What year was YYK 950T registered?

YYK 950T is a 1974 BMW 3000, first registered on 31 December 1974.

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The MOT history for YYK 950T shows 14 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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