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PPX 627K

1971 BMW 2002

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,421 mi
Last recorded84,421 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1971 BMW 200257,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPX 627K
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 84,421 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2016 84,421 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 84,421 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 84,421 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 84,421 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 84,421 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 16 Jun 2010 84,421 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 84,425 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 84,421 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside anti-roll bar rubbing chassis

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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PPX 627K is a 1971 BMW 2002 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PPX 627K, 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.

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What year was PPX 627K registered?

PPX 627K is a 1971 BMW 2002, first registered on 1 October 1971.

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