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RPL 523R

1977 BMW 2002

Yellow Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,223 mi
Last recorded52,223 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPL 523R
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 52,223 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 50,637 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 50,085 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 49,476 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 47,993 miles

offside rear brake binding on slightly.

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 7 May 2013 47,352 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 46,753 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 45,242 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 44,024 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 44,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 43,465 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 42,106 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 41,619 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 41,619 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 38,606 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 36,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2006 38,502 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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RPL 523R is a 1977 BMW 2002 in Yellow with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RPL 523R, 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 49 years old, this BMW 2002 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RPL 523R registered?

RPL 523R is a 1977 BMW 2002, first registered on 28 February 1977.

Is RPL 523R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPL 523R shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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