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V142 MGJ

1999 BMW 2000

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,677 mi
Last recorded117,677 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV142 MGJ
MakeBMW
Model2000
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 117,677 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake discs worn

Pass 31 Dec 2011 111,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pad warning light on

rear brake discs slightly pitted on the inside

rear diff leacking

Fail 30 Dec 2011 111,969 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pad warning light on

rear brake discs slightly pitted on the inside

rear diff leacking

Pass 6 Oct 2010 103,054 miles

rear brake disks corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2009 95,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear pads worn low

Pass 7 Jun 2008 86,711 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 75,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front pads low

Pass 20 Jan 2006 65,317 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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V142 MGJ is a 1999 BMW 2000 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V142 MGJ, 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 27 years old, this BMW 2000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V142 MGJ registered?

V142 MGJ is a 1999 BMW 2000, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V142 MGJ safe to buy?

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