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MPD 486L

1972 BMW 2000

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,646 mi
Last recorded75,646 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 BMW 200044,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPD 486L
MakeBMW
Model2000
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 75,646 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 75,510 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 75,121 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 74,742 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 74,531 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 74,503 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 74,127 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 73,575 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 72,950 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 72,950 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 72,650 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 71,894 miles

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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MPD 486L is a 1972 BMW 2000 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MPD 486L, 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 MPD 486L?

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What year was MPD 486L registered?

MPD 486L is a 1972 BMW 2000, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is MPD 486L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPD 486L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MPD 486L have outstanding finance?

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