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OUL 229L

1972 BMW 2002

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

19,899 mi
Last recorded19,899 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2011
Typical for 1972 BMW 200251,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUL 229L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2011 19,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s door corroded

n/s sill slightly corroded

n/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

o/s door corroded

o/s sill slightly corroded

o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

spare wheel holder slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2009 18,019 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 18,018 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 17,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid level just over the min mark

nearside rear outer drivesharft gaitor split

Fail 21 Sep 2006 17,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid level just above the min mark

nearside rear out drivesharft gaitor slightly split

Pass 21 Sep 2005 12,217 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 11,474 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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OUL 229L is a 1972 BMW 2002 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OUL 229L, 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 OUL 229L registered?

OUL 229L is a 1972 BMW 2002, first registered on 14 September 1972.

Is OUL 229L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUL 229L shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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