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PHJ 396K

1983 BMW 2002

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,843 mi
Last recorded58,843 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 396K
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 58,843 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 58,717 miles

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2016 58,717 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 58,717 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 58,717 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,701 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 58,495 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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PHJ 396K is a 1983 BMW 2002 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PHJ 396K, 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 43 years old, this BMW 2002 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PHJ 396K registered?

PHJ 396K is a 1983 BMW 2002, first registered on 6 January 1983.

Is PHJ 396K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHJ 396K shows 7 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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