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VAP 16H

1970 BMW 2002

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,473 mi
Last recorded53,473 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 1970 BMW 200265,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAP 16H
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 53,473 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 53,472 miles

Front Windscreen excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 53,459 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 41,705 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 39,700 miles

n/s wiper blade deteriorated

rear section of exhaust corroded with slight leak of gasses evident

travel evident in footbrake lever

Fail 16 Mar 2016 39,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Centre Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

n/s front wheel bearing play evident recommend immediate renewal

n/s wiper blade deteriorated

rear section of exhaust corroded with slight leak of gasses evident

Pass 25 Jul 2013 39,578 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 8,863 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 6,497 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 4,272 miles

slight bind evident in n/s/f wheel. recommend inspection

Pass 18 May 2010 4,163 miles

passenger side windscreen has a small chip

rear section of exhaust corroded and slight leak of gasses

Pass 17 Jun 2009 3,832 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 3,798 miles

n/s floor to sill signs of heavy corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2008 3,796 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

n/s floor to sill signs of heavy corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2007 3,796 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 3,794 miles

engine stalls at times

Pass 24 Aug 2005 3,794 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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VAP 16H is a 1970 BMW 2002 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1970 BMW 2002 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 65,450 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 VAP 16H, 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 56 years old, this BMW 2002 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VAP 16H registered?

VAP 16H is a 1970 BMW 2002, first registered on 19 February 1970.

Is VAP 16H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAP 16H 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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