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LHV 51K

1972 BMW 2002

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,269 mi
Last recorded72,269 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 1972 BMW 200251,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHV 51K
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 72,269 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 72,122 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 72,122 miles

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

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

lower o/s wing holed (non construction)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 71,910 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 71,110 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007

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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LHV 51K is a 1972 BMW 2002 in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LHV 51K, 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 LHV 51K registered?

LHV 51K is a 1972 BMW 2002, first registered on 9 June 1972.

Is LHV 51K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHV 51K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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