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EBL 741K

1971 BMW 2002

Red Petrol 2002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,302 mi
Last recorded73,302 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1971 BMW 200257,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBL 741K
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,002cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2008 73,302 miles

Nearside front brake pipes corroded

Rear wheel bearings slight noise

Some play in steering box

Pass 4 Oct 2007 72,499 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 72,495 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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EBL 741K is a 1971 BMW 2002 in Red with a 2,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EBL 741K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EBL 741K registered?

EBL 741K is a 1971 BMW 2002, first registered on 2 September 1971.

Is EBL 741K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBL 741K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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