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AFW 17K

1972 BMW 2000

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,697 mi
Last recorded70,697 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1972 BMW 200044,581 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFW 17K
MakeBMW
Model2000
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 70,697 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 70,697 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 70,656 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 70,647 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 70,330 miles

slight bad earth on n/s/r stop light

Pass 1 Jul 2010 69,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Propshaft component defective

offside floor to sill split

Fail 8 Jun 2010 69,942 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs pitted

gearbox rear mount missing

offside floor to sill split

prop coupling split

Pass 7 May 2009 69,414 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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AFW 17K is a 1972 BMW 2000 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AFW 17K, 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

How do I check the history of AFW 17K?

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What year was AFW 17K registered?

AFW 17K is a 1972 BMW 2000, first registered on 6 March 1972.

Is AFW 17K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFW 17K shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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