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ETY 674L

1972 BMW 2000

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,806 mi
Last recorded62,806 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 1972 BMW 200044,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETY 674L
MakeBMW
Model2000
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 62,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rusting on sill n/s/r

rusting on sill o/s/r

very rusty drivers footwell

Fail 30 Aug 2019 62,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rusting on sill n/s/r

rusting on sill o/s/r

very rusty drivers footwell

Pass 24 Dec 2016 59,523 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 59,523 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 59,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 59,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 23 Dec 2013 59,523 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 59,502 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2011 59,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 May 2010 59,500 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 59,490 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 59,498 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 59,496 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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ETY 674L is a 1972 BMW 2000 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ETY 674L, 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

How do I check the history of ETY 674L?

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What year was ETY 674L registered?

ETY 674L is a 1972 BMW 2000, first registered on 20 September 1972.

Is ETY 674L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETY 674L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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