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PGT 788L

1973 BMW 2000

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,301 mi
Last recorded52,301 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 BMW 200053,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGT 788L
MakeBMW
Model2000
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 52,301 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 52,163 miles

rear tyres showing signs of perishing.

Pass 14 May 2014 52,029 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 51,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 51,788 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

noise from n/s/f shock,corrosion to n/s/f sill-jacking point.

Fail 11 Jun 2011 51,780 miles

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

noise from n/s/f shock,corrosion to n/s/f sill-jacking point.

Pass 27 May 2010 51,526 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 May 2010 51,526 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 51,496 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 51,470 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 51,466 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PGT 788L is a 1973 BMW 2000 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PGT 788L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PGT 788L registered?

PGT 788L is a 1973 BMW 2000, first registered on 13 April 1973.

Is PGT 788L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGT 788L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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