MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,943 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Wipers smear slightly
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
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight corrosion to o.s.f. sill
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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