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F57 RTL

1989 BMW 2002

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,255 mi
Last recorded155,255 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF57 RTL
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 155,255 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

slight scratching in swept area.

Pass 27 Nov 2007 150,769 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 150,767 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front of both sills corroded & holed but not within prescribed area

Pass 1 Dec 2006 146,924 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 146,924 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside sill has corrosion not in prescribed area

offside front sill has corrosion not in prescribed area

Pass 3 Feb 2006 142,184 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front sill heavily corroded (not prescrib ed area)

Fail 2 Feb 2006 142,183 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front sills heavily corroded (not within prescribed area)

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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F57 RTL is a 1989 BMW 2002 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F57 RTL, 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 37 years old, this BMW 2002 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F57 RTL registered?

F57 RTL is a 1989 BMW 2002, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F57 RTL safe to buy?

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