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LOT 528L

1973 BMW 2000

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,461 mi
Last recorded30,461 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 1973 BMW 200053,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOT 528L
MakeBMW
Model2000
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 30,461 miles

nut missing from front exhaust mounting

some corrosion on brake pipes across bulkhead

some unbalance of front brakes

Fail 16 Oct 2014 30,461 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nut missing from front exhaust mounting

some corrosion on brake pipes across bulkhead

some unbalance of front brakes

Pass 28 Oct 2013 30,249 miles

slight damage to n/s rear tyre wall

Fail 17 Oct 2013 30,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight damage to n/s rear tyre wall

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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LOT 528L is a 1973 BMW 2000 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 BMW 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 53,618 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 LOT 528L, 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 53 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 LOT 528L?

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What year was LOT 528L registered?

LOT 528L is a 1973 BMW 2000, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is LOT 528L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOT 528L 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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