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LRD 964L

1972 BMW 2000

Gold Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,419 mi
Last recorded77,419 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1972 BMW 200044,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRD 964L
MakeBMW
Model2000
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2013 77,419 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 77,419 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 77,410 miles

Slight drag near side rear brake.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 77,314 miles

Slight drag near side rear brake,

Fail 23 Aug 2010 77,314 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight drag near side rear brake,

Pass 6 Aug 2009 77,219 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 77,219 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 77,214 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

HANDBRAKE CABLE CLIPS NOT SECURED

REAR BRAKES BINDING

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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LRD 964L is a 1972 BMW 2000 in Gold with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LRD 964L, 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 LRD 964L?

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What year was LRD 964L registered?

LRD 964L is a 1972 BMW 2000, first registered on 16 August 1972.

Is LRD 964L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRD 964L shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LRD 964L have outstanding finance?

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