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OPC 50L

1972 BMW 2000

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

30,663 mi
Last recorded30,663 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1972 BMW 200044,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPC 50L
MakeBMW
Model2000
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 30,663 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 30,216 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 29,745 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 28,985 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 28,449 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective X2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 28,069 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 28,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2014 25,198 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 22,953 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under vehicle inspected best possible due to excess under seal

Pass 29 Feb 2012 18,891 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 16,397 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 13,206 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 9,216 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 9,166 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 4,414 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 97,087 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 96,962 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

play at hand brake lever will need attention soon.

underside appears to have had extensive welding repairs and undersealing.

Pass 4 Feb 2006 96,536 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2005 96,532 miles

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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OPC 50L is a 1972 BMW 2000 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OPC 50L, 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

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What year was OPC 50L registered?

OPC 50L is a 1972 BMW 2000, first registered on 19 December 1972.

Is OPC 50L safe to buy?

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