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HGX 55K

1971 BMW 2000

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,154 mi
Last recorded67,154 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 BMW 200058,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGX 55K
MakeBMW
Model2000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 67,154 miles

General corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2016 67,049 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 67,016 miles

Oil leak

all four coil springs corroded

rear differential has oil leak

Fail 29 May 2015 67,015 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Oil leak

all four coil springs corroded

rear differential has oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 66,823 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 66,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 66,776 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 66,775 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 64,918 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 64,916 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 64,301 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 64,286 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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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HGX 55K is a 1971 BMW 2000 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1971 BMW 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 58,612 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 HGX 55K, 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 55 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 HGX 55K?

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What year was HGX 55K registered?

HGX 55K is a 1971 BMW 2000, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is HGX 55K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGX 55K shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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