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LYM 130K

1972 BMW 2002

Orange Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,419 mi
Last recorded78,419 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1972 BMW 200251,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYM 130K
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 78,419 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 76,471 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 76,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 75,213 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 75,213 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 73,036 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 66,224 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 60,090 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 66,968 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 63,306 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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LYM 130K is a 1972 BMW 2002 in Orange with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LYM 130K, 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 LYM 130K registered?

LYM 130K is a 1972 BMW 2002, first registered on 20 June 1972.

Is LYM 130K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYM 130K shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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