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ERL 584K

1972 BMW 2000

Cream Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,411 mi
Last recorded99,411 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1972 BMW 200044,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERL 584K
MakeBMW
Model2000
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 99,411 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 99,411 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 99,385 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front cross panel as corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2007 98,504 miles

advise of rust corriosion on rear subframe

Pass 9 Oct 2006 98,140 miles

advise slight wear in steering box sector shaft advisepetrol pipe rusted on border line and front lower valance holed and rusted

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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ERL 584K is a 1972 BMW 2000 in Cream with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 BMW 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 44,581 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 ERL 584K, 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 54 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 ERL 584K registered?

ERL 584K is a 1972 BMW 2000, first registered on 1 July 1972.

Is ERL 584K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERL 584K shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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