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LYD 916L

1972 BMW 2000

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,155 mi
Last recorded8,155 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1972 BMW 200044,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYD 916L
MakeBMW
Model2000
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 8,155 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 6,945 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 6,945 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 5,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

lots of underseal on under side

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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LYD 916L is a 1972 BMW 2000 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LYD 916L, 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 LYD 916L?

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What year was LYD 916L registered?

LYD 916L is a 1972 BMW 2000, first registered on 9 August 1972.

Is LYD 916L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYD 916L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LYD 916L have outstanding finance?

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