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LPB 820K

1972 BMW 2002

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,005 mi
Last recorded61,005 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 BMW 200251,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPB 820K
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 61,005 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 56,582 miles

slight corrosion n/s/r outer sill and arch

slight engine oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 49,810 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 43,715 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

diff has slight oil leak

slight corrosion to fuel filter

slight corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 3 Apr 2014 43,715 miles

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

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

diff has slight oil leak

slight corrosion to fuel filter

slight corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 6 Apr 2013 36,587 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

slight wear o/s/f tyre on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2012 29,696 miles

o/s/r tyre is slightly out of shape

rear brakes have an imbalance

smoke from dash when lights are switched on

Fail 19 Mar 2012 29,692 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre is slightly out of shape

rear brakes have an imbalance

smoke from dash when lights are switched on

Fail 21 Jan 2011 21,007 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 21,007 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 6,928 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 98,280 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 90,630 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 90,630 miles

Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 80,513 miles

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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LPB 820K is a 1972 BMW 2002 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LPB 820K, 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.

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What year was LPB 820K registered?

LPB 820K is a 1972 BMW 2002, first registered on 4 May 1972.

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