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HLT 86K

1971 BMW 2002

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,587 mi
Last recorded75,587 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1971 BMW 200257,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLT 86K
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 75,587 miles

Coolant weeping from gasket underneath Carburettor

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced cracked / chipped (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear boot lock sticky

Slight surface corrosion along both sills

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 75,514 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 75,514 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 May 2014 75,051 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 75,051 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 74,943 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 74,943 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 74,411 miles

blades clean screen poorly, play in hand brake lever

offside seat belt returns poorly, front tyres worn on edges, front valence poorly repaired, offside front brake binding slighty, brake imbalance to the offside front, rear drum s are oval

Pass 20 Feb 2009 74,072 miles

oil leak from engine, slight play near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Feb 2008 73,739 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 73,435 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 73,430 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Screen is chipped †Off side headlamp is cracked †Front valance is poorly repaired

Pass 3 Mar 2006 72,915 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 72,914 miles

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

Parking 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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HLT 86K is a 1971 BMW 2002 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 86K, 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 86K registered?

HLT 86K is a 1971 BMW 2002, first registered on 2 August 1971.

Is HLT 86K safe to buy?

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