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HLT 79K

1971 BMW 2002

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

838 mi
Last recorded838 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 BMW 200257,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLT 79K
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 838 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 838 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 95,058 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 93,083 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 93,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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HLT 79K is a 1971 BMW 2002 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 BMW 2002 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 57,498 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 HLT 79K, 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 55 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 HLT 79K registered?

HLT 79K is a 1971 BMW 2002, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is HLT 79K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLT 79K shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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