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KXF 236J

1971 BMW 2002

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,049 mi
Last recorded82,049 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1971 BMW 200257,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKXF 236J
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 82,049 miles

Both front floors and A panels corroded, outside prescribed areas

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Nearside rear tyre cracked, not exposing inner cords

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm, worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 82,048 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both front floors and A panels corroded, outside prescribed areas

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Nearside rear tyre cracked, not exposing inner cords

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm, worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 81,677 miles

Both front floors and lower A posts corroded, outside prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear tyre cracked, not exposing inner cords

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 81,677 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both front floors and A posts corroded, outside prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear tyre cracked, not exposing inner cords

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 81,337 miles

Near and offside front inner arches corroded, outside prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front chassis corroded, outside prescribed areas

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear footwell corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2011 78,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 78,474 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe kinked (3.6.C.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S rear floor weak and corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 76,192 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 76,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2007 74,219 miles

steering idler has slight play

Fail 25 Aug 2007 74,217 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 73,114 miles

has slight lift at n/s idler

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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KXF 236J is a 1971 BMW 2002 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KXF 236J, 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 KXF 236J registered?

KXF 236J is a 1971 BMW 2002, first registered on 7 July 1971.

Is KXF 236J safe to buy?

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