£7,504
1968 BMW 2000 NEU KLASSE
United Kingdom • 13 Apr 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare, right-hand-drive 1968 BMW 2000, one of approximately 40 remaining in the UK. It features a two-tone burgundy and black leatherette trim, and has undergone a mechanical overhaul, including the automatic gearbox.
Condition
6
The car presents well with some patina, but the body shows some wear. The interior trim is in excellent condition, and the mileage is believed to be genuine based on older MoT certificates. A mechanical overhaul has been performed by marque specialists.
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Automatic
Transmission:
1225247
Chassis No:
Odometer:
28,051 miles
OKC 10F
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Launched in 1965, the larger-engined BMW 2000 was heralded by Autocar as ‘the best BMW yet’.
Produced for 10 years from 1962, the New Class (Neue Klasse) models are credited with saving BMW after the company's financial crisis of the 1950s, and establishing the identity BMW as a maker of sporting saloon cars.
The first New Class vehicle was the 1500, a 4-door compact executive car with BMW’s new overhead cam 4-cylinder engine.
In 1965, the 2000 C and 2000 CS luxury coupés were added to the range.
The new E9 coupes replaced the 2000C and CS coupes in 1969, whilst the four door variants were phased out due to the introduction of the E12 5-Series in 1972.
This rare right-hand-drive example, one of around 40 remaining on UK roads, was first purchased at a Liverpool-based BMW agent in March 1968 for £1,900.
After the first owner sadly fell ill, the BMW was garaged for years before being acquired and restored by the second owner, passing into long term family ownership, and then being ...
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£4,950
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,717
Median Price (Since 2020)
£26,524
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Apr 11 2019
Latest MOT Mileage
22,521 miles
Registration Date
1968-03-01
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 12 2018 with 22,521 miles
Passed
On Oct 01 2016 with 21,567 miles
Passed
On Oct 26 2015 with 21,466 miles
Passed
On Oct 14 2014 with 21,168 miles
Passed
On Oct 17 2013 with 20,922 miles
Failed
On Oct 09 2013 with 20,909 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed
On Oct 16 2012 with 20,721 miles
Passed
On Oct 30 2011 with 20,353 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Oct 25 2010 with 19,983 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Passed
On Oct 30 2009 with 19,815 miles
Failed
On Oct 20 2009 with 19,742 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Passed
On Oct 28 2008 with 19,578 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- offside rear drive shaft gaiter split
Passed
On Oct 25 2007 with 19,094 miles
Failed
On Oct 23 2007 with 19,094 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed
On Aug 10 2006 with 18,675 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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