MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,424 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)
evidence of previous welded repairs to underside of vehicle
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)
evidence of previous welded repairs to underside of vehicle
gearbox not working as it should, advise attention
oil leaks
prop shaft front coupling in poor condition
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)
evidence of previous welded repairs to underside of vehicle
gearbox not working as it should, advise attention
oil leaks
prop shaft front coupling in poor condition
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)
brake test not carried out due to gearbox problem
evidence of previous welded repairs to underside of vehicle
oil leaks
prop shaft front coupling in poor condition
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 2000?
Based on 1,062 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FOE 589L is a 1972 BMW 2000 in Orange with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 FOE 589L, 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.
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What year was FOE 589L registered?
FOE 589L is a 1972 BMW 2000, first registered on 1 October 1972.
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