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TAR 555J

1970 BMW 2000

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,162 mi
Last recorded95,162 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAR 555J
MakeBMW
Model2000
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 95,162 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 95,161 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured chassis (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 93,800 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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TAR 555J is a 1970 BMW 2000 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TAR 555J, 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 56 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 TAR 555J registered?

TAR 555J is a 1970 BMW 2000, first registered on 19 October 1970.

Is TAR 555J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAR 555J shows 3 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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