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FBY 79H

1970 BMW 2000

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

96,283 mi
Last recorded96,283 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2005
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBY 79H
MakeBMW
Model2000
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2005 96,283 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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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FBY 79H is a 1970 BMW 2000 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 FBY 79H, 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 56 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 FBY 79H?

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What year was FBY 79H registered?

FBY 79H is a 1970 BMW 2000, first registered on 6 February 1970.

Is FBY 79H safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBY 79H shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FBY 79H have outstanding finance?

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