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EUF 298L

1971 BMW 2002

Turquoise Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,675 mi
Last recorded10,675 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 BMW 200257,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUF 298L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1971
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 10,675 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 10,672 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam N/S AND O/S (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam N/S AND O/S (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 10,668 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 10,106 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 10,190 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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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EUF 298L is a 1971 BMW 2002 in Turquoise with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EUF 298L, 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 EUF 298L registered?

EUF 298L is a 1971 BMW 2002, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is EUF 298L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EUF 298L 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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