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RVP 261G

1969 BMW 2000

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,134 mi
Last recorded48,134 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVP 261G
MakeBMW
Model2000
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2016 48,134 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 48,133 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 47,893 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 47,826 miles

front valance corroded

rear valance corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2009 47,825 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 47,755 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 47,643 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 47,037 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 47,037 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to check outer sills because of covers

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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RVP 261G is a 1969 BMW 2000 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RVP 261G, 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 57 years old, this BMW 2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RVP 261G registered?

RVP 261G is a 1969 BMW 2000, first registered on 7 February 1969.

Is RVP 261G safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVP 261G shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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