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LYM 51K

1972 BMW 2002

Orange Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,016 mi
Last recorded6,016 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 BMW 200251,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 6,016 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 3,975 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 3,943 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 3,943 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 3,785 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 1,996 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 695 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 176 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 98,345 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 98,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 51K 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 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 LYM 51K registered?

LYM 51K is a 1972 BMW 2002, first registered on 20 June 1972.

Is LYM 51K safe to buy?

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