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TNO 720K

1971 BMW 2002

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

10,331 mi
Last recorded10,331 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1971 BMW 200257,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNO 720K
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 10,331 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 9,010 miles

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 7,501 miles

steering box slight play

Fail 6 Oct 2016 7,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

steering box slight play

Pass 28 Sep 2015 5,889 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 4,397 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 2,769 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 1,295 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 206 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 24,798 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 24,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 24,330 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 24,312 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 23,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 20,139 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 20,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 85,677 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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TNO 720K is a 1971 BMW 2002 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TNO 720K, 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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TNO 720K is a 1971 BMW 2002, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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