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AKC 8K

1971 BMW 2002

Yellow Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

31,386 mi
Last recorded31,386 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1971 BMW 200257,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKC 8K
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2018 31,386 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2016 29,642 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 2,941 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 25,559 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 21,175 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 21,175 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 1,697 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 1,218 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 10,909 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 3,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 3,283 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 75 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 75 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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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AKC 8K 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 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AKC 8K, 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 AKC 8K registered?

AKC 8K is a 1971 BMW 2002, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is AKC 8K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKC 8K shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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