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SYB 228L

1971 BMW 2002

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,708 mi
Last recorded9,708 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1971 BMW 200257,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYB 228L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 9,708 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

spare wheel well corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2010 9,708 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2006 7,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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SYB 228L is a 1971 BMW 2002 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 SYB 228L, 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 SYB 228L registered?

SYB 228L is a 1971 BMW 2002, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is SYB 228L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYB 228L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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