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CAP 197K

1972 BMW 2002

Orange Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,103 mi
Last recorded37,103 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 1972 BMW 200251,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAP 197K
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 37,103 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 35,581 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 35,573 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 35,203 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 34,818 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 33,595 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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CAP 197K is a 1972 BMW 2002 in Orange with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CAP 197K, 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.

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What year was CAP 197K registered?

CAP 197K is a 1972 BMW 2002, first registered on 15 December 1972.

Is CAP 197K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAP 197K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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