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APU 13L

1972 BMW 2002

Yellow Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,471 mi
Last recorded10,471 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1972 BMW 200251,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPU 13L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 10,471 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 10,471 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

both front floor pans excessively corroded but not in within a testable area

Pass 24 Apr 2007 10,471 miles

o/s front floor pan holed with corrosion but not in a testable area

Pass 14 Feb 2006 9,224 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 9,221 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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APU 13L is a 1972 BMW 2002 in Yellow with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 BMW 2002 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 51,602 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 APU 13L, 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 54 years old, this BMW 2002 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was APU 13L registered?

APU 13L is a 1972 BMW 2002, first registered on 2 November 1972.

Is APU 13L safe to buy?

The MOT history for APU 13L 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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