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PJB 871M

1973 BMW 2000

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,995 mi
Last recorded11,995 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 1973 BMW 200053,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJB 871M
MakeBMW
Model2000
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 11,995 miles

rear diff leak

rear tailgate struts missing

Fail 9 Feb 2021 11,995 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder leaking fluid around bottom of cylinder ,reservoir empty ,attention required (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision fixing bar insecure (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear diff leak

rear tailgate struts missing

Pass 28 Jan 2020 11,995 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 11,751 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 11,668 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 11,668 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (side lamp) (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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PJB 871M is a 1973 BMW 2000 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PJB 871M, 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 PJB 871M registered?

PJB 871M is a 1973 BMW 2000, first registered on 5 September 1973.

Is PJB 871M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJB 871M shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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