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YDV 800L

1972 BMW 2000

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

19,599 mi
Last recorded19,599 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 BMW 200044,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDV 800L
MakeBMW
Model2000
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 19,599 miles

All four tyres are showing signs of age.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes binding slightly.

Fail 29 Mar 2017 19,584 miles

Central Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

All four tyres cracked.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 19,584 miles

Central Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 119,409 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside wiper blade rubber split

Pass 16 Mar 2013 18,731 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 18,607 miles

nearside front brake sticking slightly

nearside front wiper blade slightly worn

offside rear handbrake cable loose entering the drum

Pass 26 Mar 2011 18,455 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 18,295 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 18,121 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 18,117 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

offside rear brake binding

Fail 17 Mar 2009 18,116 miles

Nearside Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front springs do not fit correctly

Pass 11 Dec 2007 17,928 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 16,557 miles

Battery insecure

Front valance corroded

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

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

O/S/F seat belt catch slightly sticky

Oil leak

Propshaft centre rubber mounting starting to sag

Slight knocking in the steering rack

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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YDV 800L is a 1972 BMW 2000 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YDV 800L, 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.

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What year was YDV 800L registered?

YDV 800L is a 1972 BMW 2000, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is YDV 800L safe to buy?

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