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PHM 280L

1973 BMW 2000

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,943 mi
Last recorded87,943 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 BMW 200053,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHM 280L
MakeBMW
Model2000
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 87,943 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 87,649 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 87,284 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 87,136 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 87,118 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 87,054 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 86,863 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 86,733 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 86,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 86,403 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 86,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 86,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Wipers smear slightly

Fail 19 Sep 2013 86,028 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2012 85,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 85,527 miles

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

slight corrosion to o.s.f. sill

Pass 22 Nov 2010 85,419 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 85,418 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 84,581 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 84,250 miles

slight play in steering drop link

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

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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PHM 280L is a 1973 BMW 2000 in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PHM 280L, 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 PHM 280L registered?

PHM 280L is a 1973 BMW 2000, first registered on 21 March 1973.

Is PHM 280L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHM 280L shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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