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EPO 42L

1973 BMW 2000

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

15,136 mi
Last recorded15,136 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1973 BMW 200053,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPO 42L
MakeBMW
Model2000
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 15,136 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 6 May 2016 14,742 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 14,379 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 13,888 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 12,845 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 12,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 11,056 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 7,552 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 7,249 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 6,453 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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EPO 42L is a 1973 BMW 2000 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 EPO 42L, 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 EPO 42L?

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What year was EPO 42L registered?

EPO 42L is a 1973 BMW 2000, first registered on 31 May 1973.

Is EPO 42L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPO 42L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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