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KJB 331L

1972 BMW 2000

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,175 mi
Last recorded83,175 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2012
Typical for 1972 BMW 200044,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJB 331L
MakeBMW
Model2000
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2012 83,175 miles

both rear tyres weathered

near side rear jacking point has slight corrosion

Fail 14 May 2009 83,141 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2007 83,057 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 83,052 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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KJB 331L is a 1972 BMW 2000 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KJB 331L, 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 KJB 331L?

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What year was KJB 331L registered?

KJB 331L is a 1972 BMW 2000, first registered on 7 August 1972.

Is KJB 331L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJB 331L shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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