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BWP 850M

1974 BMW 2000

Beige Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

81,134 mi
Last recorded81,134 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 1974 BMW 200078,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWP 850M
MakeBMW
Model2000
Year1974
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 81,134 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 80,921 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 80,703 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 80,301 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 79,642 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 78,845 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 77,816 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 76,584 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 75,151 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 75,151 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 74,593 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 73,951 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 73,951 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 73,877 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the BMW 2000?

Based on 1,062 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
456
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 46
brake binding 42
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 32
Stop lamp not working 29
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
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BWP 850M is a 1974 BMW 2000 in Beige with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1974 BMW 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 78,330 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 2000 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BWP 850M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 2000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 52 years old, this BMW 2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BWP 850M registered?

BWP 850M is a 1974 BMW 2000, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is BWP 850M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWP 850M shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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