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FLD 972J

1970 BMW 2002

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,594 mi
Last recorded65,594 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1970 BMW 200265,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLD 972J
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 65,594 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 65,592 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 64,682 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 63,414 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 58,843 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 53,422 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 50,439 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 50,439 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 48,671 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 46,803 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 46,803 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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FLD 972J is a 1970 BMW 2002 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1970 BMW 2002 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 65,450 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 FLD 972J, 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 56 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 FLD 972J registered?

FLD 972J is a 1970 BMW 2002, first registered on 9 October 1970.

Is FLD 972J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLD 972J shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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