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VPH 462S

1978 BMW 2002

Orange Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,609 mi
Last recorded1,609 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPH 462S
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2014 1,609 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 32,239 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 28,004 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2011 20,812 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 20,806 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2009 14,301 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 14,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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VPH 462S is a 1978 BMW 2002 in Orange with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VPH 462S, 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 48 years old, this BMW 2002 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VPH 462S registered?

VPH 462S is a 1978 BMW 2002, first registered on 14 February 1978.

Is VPH 462S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPH 462S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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