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MDM 836L

1972 BMW 2002

Yellow Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,009 mi
Last recorded23,009 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
Typical for 1972 BMW 200251,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDM 836L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2009 23,009 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 23,009 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 23,009 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 23,009 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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MDM 836L is a 1972 BMW 2002 in Yellow with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MDM 836L, 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

How do I check the history of MDM 836L?

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What year was MDM 836L registered?

MDM 836L is a 1972 BMW 2002, first registered on 9 November 1972.

Is MDM 836L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MDM 836L shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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