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HGN 196K

1972 BMW 2002

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,710 mi
Last recorded66,710 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1972 BMW 200251,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGN 196K
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 66,710 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 66,632 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 66,613 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 66,605 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 66,459 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 66,390 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 66,390 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 66,086 miles

nsr outer cv boot rubber split and leaking grease

Pass 24 Apr 2013 65,503 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 64,633 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 64,629 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Sep 2005 3,842 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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HGN 196K is a 1972 BMW 2002 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HGN 196K, 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 HGN 196K registered?

HGN 196K is a 1972 BMW 2002, first registered on 6 June 1972.

Is HGN 196K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGN 196K shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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