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CAW 712L

1973 BMW 2000

Yellow Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

39,351 mi
Last recorded39,351 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2007
Typical for 1973 BMW 200053,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAW 712L
MakeBMW
Model2000
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2007 39,351 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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CAW 712L is a 1973 BMW 2000 in Yellow with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1973 BMW 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 53,618 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 2000 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CAW 712L, 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 53 years old, this BMW 2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CAW 712L?

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What year was CAW 712L registered?

CAW 712L is a 1973 BMW 2000, first registered on 15 January 1973.

Is CAW 712L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAW 712L shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CAW 712L have outstanding finance?

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