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SMO 222G

1968 BMW 2000

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,210 mi
Last recorded95,210 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1968 BMW 200055,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMO 222G
MakeBMW
Model2000
Year1968
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 95,210 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 94,849 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 92,904 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 92,901 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 92,703 miles

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

Oil leak

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

no visable locking device on offside front track control arm mounting nut

slight up and down movement in steering wheel

Fail 28 Aug 2014 92,699 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Oil leak

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

no visable locking device on offside front track control arm mounting nut

slight up and down movement in steering wheel

Pass 7 Jun 2013 91,694 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal starting to wear

Pass 19 Apr 2012 91,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insercure

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Pass 8 Apr 2011 91,238 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 1 Apr 2011 91,235 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2009 90,960 miles

slight play in steering idler

Coolant leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

covers fitted to outer sills

n/s wing mirror missing

Pass 15 May 2008 90,560 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

sill covers fitted

slight play in steering idler

Fail 28 Apr 2008 90,559 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery insecure

covers fitted to outer sills

n/s wing mirror missing

oil leaks from gear box & diff

slight buckle to f/n/sbrake disc

slight play in steering idler

Pass 26 Apr 2007 90,393 miles

Battery insecure

Spare tyre defective

covers fitted to outer sills

n/s wing mirror missing

slight blow from rear silencer & corroding

slight play in steering ilder

Fail 21 Mar 2007 90,388 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Spare tyre defective

covers fitted to outer sills

n/s wing mirror missing

slight blow from rear silencer & corroding

slight play in steering idler

Pass 15 Aug 2005 89,791 miles

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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SMO 222G is a 1968 BMW 2000 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1968 BMW 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 55,548 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 SMO 222G, 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 58 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 SMO 222G registered?

SMO 222G is a 1968 BMW 2000, first registered on 13 August 1968.

Is SMO 222G safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMO 222G shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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