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KGJ 515K

1971 BMW 2002

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,486 mi
Last recorded83,486 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1971 BMW 200257,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGJ 515K
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 83,486 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 83,157 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 83,157 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 81,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 81,955 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 79,834 miles

slight corrosion brake ferrules

slight corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Fail 25 Jul 2008 79,834 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion brake ferrules

slight corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 13 Aug 2007 79,806 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 79,748 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 79,748 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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KGJ 515K is a 1971 BMW 2002 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 KGJ 515K, 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 KGJ 515K registered?

KGJ 515K is a 1971 BMW 2002, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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