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TCU 830L

1972 BMW 2000

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,865 mi
Last recorded54,865 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 BMW 200044,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCU 830L
MakeBMW
Model2000
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 54,865 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 51,653 miles

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

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

Slight Play In Steering Box

Fail 5 Oct 2016 51,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight Play In Steering Box

Pass 8 Aug 2015 48,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 46,937 miles

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

Oil leak

gearbox mount rubber worn

near and offside front tyre sidewalls cracked

nearside front brake pad spring missing

offside front steering box drop arm has slight play

Fail 10 Apr 2014 46,919 miles

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

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

Oil leak

gearbox mount rubber worn

near and offside front tyre sidewalls cracked

nearside front brake pad spring missing

offside front steering box drop arm has slight play

rear exhaust rubber mount worn

Pass 12 Apr 2013 44,933 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 44,743 miles

front discs scored on inside

Pass 21 Apr 2011 44,016 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 44,013 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 43,666 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 42,317 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 41,546 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 May 2008 41,537 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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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TCU 830L is a 1972 BMW 2000 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 BMW 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 44,581 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 TCU 830L, 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 54 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 TCU 830L registered?

TCU 830L is a 1972 BMW 2000, first registered on 11 August 1972.

Is TCU 830L safe to buy?

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