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PGR 985J

1971 BMW 2002

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

16,849 mi
Last recorded16,849 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2010
Typical for 1971 BMW 200257,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGR 985J
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2010 16,849 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 16,849 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 12,553 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 12,539 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 6,488 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 6,484 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 2,423 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 96,606 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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PGR 985J is a 1971 BMW 2002 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PGR 985J, 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 PGR 985J registered?

PGR 985J is a 1971 BMW 2002, first registered on 15 January 1971.

Is PGR 985J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGR 985J shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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