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ELY 129J

1971 BMW 2000

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,977 mi
Last recorded51,977 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1971 BMW 200058,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELY 129J
MakeBMW
Model2000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 51,977 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 46,212 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 43,410 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 43,371 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 May 2015 47,898 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 43,643 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 42,394 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 42,236 miles

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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ELY 129J is a 1971 BMW 2000 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ELY 129J, 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

How do I check the history of ELY 129J?

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What year was ELY 129J registered?

ELY 129J is a 1971 BMW 2000, first registered on 4 February 1971.

Is ELY 129J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELY 129J shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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