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FMF 188J

1970 BMW 2002

Maroon Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,969 mi
Last recorded96,969 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1970 BMW 200265,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMF 188J
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 96,969 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 96,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Sound deadening material insecure Laying on Exhaust (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 95,943 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 95,462 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 95,450 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch, not considered to be a prescribed area.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Signs of fluid above brake / clutch pedal area, No leaks apparent at time of test.

Pass 19 Oct 2015 94,957 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 94,544 miles

Offside front tyre sidewall lightly damaged, no reinforcing seen

Underside heavily "wax-oiled" or similar

Pass 18 Nov 2013 93,851 miles

Centre exhaust support rubber broken

Underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed/waxoiled.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 93,418 miles

Indicator visual tell tale inop, but audible tell tale working.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under vehicle and brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Nov 2011 92,887 miles

Exposed parts of brake pipes corroded, none considered excessive.

Underside (including brake pipes) heavily undersealed/wax-oiled.

Fail 25 Nov 2011 92,876 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exposed parts of brake pipes corroded, none considered excessive.

Underside (including brake pipes) heavily undersealed/wax-oiled.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 91,209 miles

Corrosion on front chassis legs, none considered excessive.

Noted slight brake pull to right, not considered severe.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 90,689 miles

Rear tyres cracked & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Slight exhaust leak (front end).

Underside heavily coated in underseal/"wax-oil".

Fail 6 Nov 2009 90,680 miles

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

Rear tyres perished & worn close to limit.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 89,416 miles

Exposed areas of brake pipes lightly corroded.

Underside covered in "wax-oil" type sealer, checks made as possible.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 86,894 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 85,123 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 83,612 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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FMF 188J is a 1970 BMW 2002 in Maroon with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FMF 188J, 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.

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What year was FMF 188J registered?

FMF 188J is a 1970 BMW 2002, first registered on 3 September 1970.

Is FMF 188J safe to buy?

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