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GNJ 319L

1972 BMW 2002

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,048 mi
Last recorded47,048 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1972 BMW 200251,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNJ 319L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 47,048 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

slight blue smoke on idle

Fail 2 Jul 2018 47,048 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

slight blue smoke on idle

Pass 10 Jul 2015 47,046 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

o/s/r tyre heavily cracked

other points of corrosion on vehicle not yet considered excessive

Fail 7 Jul 2015 47,046 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

o/s/r tyre heavily cracked

other points of corrosion on vehicle not yet considered excessive

Pass 29 Jul 2013 47,046 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

gear box and rear diff leaking oil

n/s/f floor excessively corroded but not within prescribed area

o/s/f floor excessively corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 9 Aug 2012 47,064 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 47,045 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 46,801 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 46,479 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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GNJ 319L is a 1972 BMW 2002 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1972 BMW 2002 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 51,602 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GNJ 319L, 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 54 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 GNJ 319L registered?

GNJ 319L is a 1972 BMW 2002, first registered on 8 November 1972.

Is GNJ 319L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNJ 319L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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