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PFX 208J

1971 BMW 2002

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,603 mi
Last recorded57,603 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 1971 BMW 200257,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFX 208J
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2019 57,603 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 56,187 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 55,189 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 53,600 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 52,509 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 52,509 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 51,109 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 49,218 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 46,534 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 46,519 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 46,499 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 46,415 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 46,361 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 46,309 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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PFX 208J is a 1971 BMW 2002 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PFX 208J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PFX 208J registered?

PFX 208J is a 1971 BMW 2002, first registered on 15 April 1971.

Is PFX 208J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFX 208J shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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