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LRP 89L

1978 BMW 2000

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,268 mi
Last recorded38,268 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRP 89L
MakeBMW
Model2000
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 38,268 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 38,249 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 37,125 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

handbrake lever comes up high

Pass 24 Mar 2010 32,521 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 32,516 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 27,881 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear tyre has a small bulge on innner wall

Pass 26 Mar 2008 23,475 miles

nearside front wheel bearing has slight noise

tell tail visual is not working but audible is

Fail 18 Mar 2008 23,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front wheel bearing has slight noise

tell tail visual is not working but audible is

Pass 15 Mar 2007 20,807 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 20,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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LRP 89L is a 1978 BMW 2000 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LRP 89L, 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 48 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 LRP 89L?

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What year was LRP 89L registered?

LRP 89L is a 1978 BMW 2000, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is LRP 89L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRP 89L shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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