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DLH 292J

1971 BMW 2000

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,389 mi
Last recorded58,389 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 1971 BMW 200058,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLH 292J
MakeBMW
Model2000
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 58,389 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 57,699 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 57,368 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 57,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2018 56,585 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 55,419 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 55,419 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 55,392 miles

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

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 16 Jan 2015 55,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 55,162 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 55,046 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 54,987 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 54,909 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 54,779 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 54,777 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 54,741 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 54,741 miles

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

n/s rear drive shaft gaiter split

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/rear brake binding on slightly

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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DLH 292J is a 1971 BMW 2000 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1971 BMW 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 58,612 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 DLH 292J, 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 55 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 DLH 292J registered?

DLH 292J is a 1971 BMW 2000, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is DLH 292J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLH 292J shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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