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174 MW

1971 BMW 2002

Yellow Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

14,598 mi
Last recorded14,598 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 BMW 200257,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration174 MW
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 14,598 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 13,878 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 12,842 miles

nearside headlamp main beam pattern poor

nearside rear brake dragging slightly

rear brake balance poor

Pass 11 Jun 2014 11,865 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 11,475 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 10,267 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 9,297 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear service brake rise and fall poor

Pass 29 Mar 2011 9,297 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear service brake rise and fall poor

Pass 17 Feb 2010 8,660 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 7,553 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 6,375 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 4,991 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front floor pan and offside rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2005 4,400 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 2002?

Based on 6,699 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
411
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 309
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 286
brake binding 272
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186
position lamp(s) not working 156
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174 MW is a 1971 BMW 2002 in Yellow with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1971 BMW 2002 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 57,498 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 2002 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 309 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 174 MW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 2002 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 55 years old, this BMW 2002 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 174 MW registered?

174 MW is a 1971 BMW 2002, first registered on 1 November 1971.

Is 174 MW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 174 MW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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