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NYD 340L

1972 BMW 2002

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,912 mi
Last recorded87,912 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 1972 BMW 200251,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYD 340L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 87,912 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 87,886 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 87,886 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 87,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 87,873 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 87,786 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 87,188 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 86,686 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 86,583 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 86,241 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 84,659 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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NYD 340L is a 1972 BMW 2002 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NYD 340L, 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

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What year was NYD 340L registered?

NYD 340L is a 1972 BMW 2002, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is NYD 340L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYD 340L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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