MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,697 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight bad earth on n/s/r stop light
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
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
How Reliable is the BMW 2000?
Based on 1,062 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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