MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,915 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Braking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)
Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear diff oil seals weaping slightly
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Propshaft component defective
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 2000?
Based on 1,062 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NKW 286M is a 1973 BMW 2000 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 NKW 286M, 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.
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NKW 286M is a 1973 BMW 2000, first registered on 11 September 1973.
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