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LWP 51K

1972 BMW 2002

Orange Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,004 mi
Last recorded60,004 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 1972 BMW 200251,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWP 51K
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 60,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on the inner edges

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

corrosion emerging on the body work

corrosion emerging underside off vehicle

offside front tyre getting low inner

offside rear tyre getting low inner

prop shaft slight oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2017 60,004 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on the inner edges

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

corrosion emerging on the body work

corrosion emerging underside off vehicle

offside front tyre getting low inner

offside rear tyre getting low inner

prop shaft slight oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 55,598 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 55,574 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 48,364 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 43,272 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 43,258 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

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

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

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 39,601 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2010 35,373 miles

dampness around fuel pump

Fail 17 Sep 2010 35,373 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

dampness around fuel pump

Pass 5 May 2009 27,440 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 25,676 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 24,520 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 59,302 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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LWP 51K is a 1972 BMW 2002 in Orange with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LWP 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.

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What year was LWP 51K registered?

LWP 51K is a 1972 BMW 2002, first registered on 2 March 1972.

Is LWP 51K safe to buy?

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