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MVB 22L

1971 BMW 2002

Gold Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

18,253 mi
Last recorded18,253 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1971 BMW 200257,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVB 22L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 18,253 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 18,224 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 17,990 miles

Extensive welding repairs have been carried out.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 17,917 miles

Slight corrosion on rear chassis/body.

Vehicle has been extensively repaired/welded.

Pass 23 Dec 2011 17,672 miles

Many welding repairs carried out on underside of vehicle

O/S/F seat back slightly distorted.

Fail 25 Aug 2011 17,648 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

general corrosion on underside of vehicle. many welding repairs have been carried out.

Pass 28 May 2010 17,478 miles

Vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2009 17,389 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

indicator switch slightly sticky in opperation

Pass 9 Jun 2008 17,259 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 16,673 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear coil spring lower retainer is corroding.

Fail 13 Feb 2007 16,646 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear coil spring lower retainer is corroding.

slight dampness to offside rear brake.

Pass 23 Feb 2006 16,072 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 16,058 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

slight increase decrease difference on rear brakes

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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MVB 22L is a 1971 BMW 2002 in Gold with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1971 BMW 2002 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 57,498 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 MVB 22L, 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 55 years old, this BMW 2002 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MVB 22L registered?

MVB 22L is a 1971 BMW 2002, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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