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MLE 24L

1972 BMW 2002

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,430 mi
Last recorded93,430 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 BMW 200251,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLE 24L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 93,430 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 93,430 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

red warning light on in dash

Pass 11 Apr 2017 92,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2016 91,271 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 91,269 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 90,094 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 88,674 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 87,089 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 84,986 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 83,660 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 79,154 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 73,944 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 67,940 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 67,930 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 62,747 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 60,059 miles

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

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

left hand horn button inoperative

no rear fog lamp fitted

no rear seat belts fitted

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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MLE 24L is a 1972 BMW 2002 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MLE 24L, 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 MLE 24L registered?

MLE 24L is a 1972 BMW 2002, first registered on 17 October 1972.

Is MLE 24L safe to buy?

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