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BYX 77H

1970 BMW 2000

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,749 mi
Last recorded70,749 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYX 77H
MakeBMW
Model2000
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 70,749 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 70,718 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 70,581 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Jan 2012 70,581 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Jan 2011 70,346 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 70,346 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 69,865 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 69,864 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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BYX 77H is a 1970 BMW 2000 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BYX 77H, 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 56 years old, this BMW 2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BYX 77H registered?

BYX 77H is a 1970 BMW 2000, first registered on 1 May 1970.

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