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ULM 79F

1968 BMW 2000

Beige Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,537 mi
Last recorded42,537 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1968 BMW 200055,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULM 79F
MakeBMW
Model2000
Year1968
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 42,537 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres cracked . fuel tank damp possible fuel leak when full ?

Fail 23 Aug 2012 42,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front and o/s/r tyres cracked . fuel tank damp possible fuel leak when full ?

Pass 6 Oct 2008 88,165 miles

both front tyres starting to go out of shape

Fail 1 Oct 2008 88,164 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 19 Jul 2007 88,073 miles

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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ULM 79F is a 1968 BMW 2000 in Beige with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1968 BMW 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 55,548 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 ULM 79F, 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 58 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 ULM 79F?

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What year was ULM 79F registered?

ULM 79F is a 1968 BMW 2000, first registered on 24 June 1968.

Is ULM 79F safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULM 79F shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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