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VLE 450M

1974 BMW 2002

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,093 mi
Last recorded66,093 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 1974 BMW 200250,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLE 450M
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2010 66,093 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 66,022 miles

both inner front wheel arches are welded up but still have a small ammount of corrosion present

light bind from the osf brake - advise fixing

underside and inner wheel arches are freshly and heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Jan 2006 66,013 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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VLE 450M is a 1974 BMW 2002 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 BMW 2002 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 50,546 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 VLE 450M, 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 52 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 VLE 450M registered?

VLE 450M is a 1974 BMW 2002, first registered on 8 July 1974.

Is VLE 450M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLE 450M 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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