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T971 KGT

1999 BMW 2000

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

193,851 mi
Last recorded193,851 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT971 KGT
MakeBMW
Model2000
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 May 2016 193,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 185,936 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 174,771 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 May 2014 174,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2013 161,711 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 148,308 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 135,155 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 135,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED/WORN

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2010 124,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 May 2010 124,069 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2009 113,896 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 103,734 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill trims fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2008 103,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

sill trims fitted

Pass 9 May 2007 91,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 82,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2005 72,228 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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T971 KGT is a 1999 BMW 2000 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T971 KGT, 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 27 years old, this BMW 2000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was T971 KGT registered?

T971 KGT is a 1999 BMW 2000, first registered on 7 June 1999.

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