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PHV 95L

1973 BMW 2000

Orange Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,790 mi
Last recorded18,790 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 1973 BMW 200053,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHV 95L
MakeBMW
Model2000
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2023 18,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 17,964 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight corroded to front floor near side marked

Pass 4 Aug 2021 17,091 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 16,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 16,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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PHV 95L is a 1973 BMW 2000 in Orange with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 BMW 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 53,618 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PHV 95L, 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 53 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 PHV 95L?

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What year was PHV 95L registered?

PHV 95L is a 1973 BMW 2000, first registered on 29 March 1973.

Is PHV 95L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHV 95L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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