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BFL 552K

1971 BMW 2002

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,729 mi
Last recorded27,729 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1971 BMW 200257,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFL 552K
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2008 27,729 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 27,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 26,360 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 26,360 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

driver seat slight play

slight corrosion offside front floor,not gone through

Pass 27 Jan 2006 23,719 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 23,713 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

serious coolant leak

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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BFL 552K is a 1971 BMW 2002 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BFL 552K, 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 BFL 552K registered?

BFL 552K is a 1971 BMW 2002, first registered on 9 August 1971.

Is BFL 552K safe to buy?

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