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UWX 6L

1971 BMW 2002

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,661 mi
Last recorded57,661 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1971 BMW 200257,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWX 6L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 57,661 miles

slight free play felt at steering wheel

Pass 23 Mar 2015 57,498 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 57,496 miles

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 57,414 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 57,317 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 57,240 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 57,154 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 57,113 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 56,790 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 56,656 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 56,590 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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UWX 6L is a 1971 BMW 2002 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UWX 6L, 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

How do I check the history of UWX 6L?

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What year was UWX 6L registered?

UWX 6L is a 1971 BMW 2002, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is UWX 6L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWX 6L shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UWX 6L have outstanding finance?

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