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MEA 418P

1976 BMW 2002

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,810 mi
Last recorded44,810 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 1976 BMW 200242,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEA 418P
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 44,810 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 44,773 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section from down pipe broken (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor holed in several places (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 62,377 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Sep 2016 62,377 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 57,255 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 49,992 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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MEA 418P is a 1976 BMW 2002 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 BMW 2002 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 42,750 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 MEA 418P, 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 50 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 MEA 418P?

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What year was MEA 418P registered?

MEA 418P is a 1976 BMW 2002, first registered on 15 January 1976.

Is MEA 418P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEA 418P shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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