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VPJ 854S

1978 BMW 2002

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,389 mi
Last recorded61,389 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPJ 854S
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2017 61,389 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 60,568 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 60,336 miles

corrosion in n/s & o/s outer sills areas soon req's attention.

hand brake lever loose.

Pass 13 Oct 2006 60,265 miles

hand brake lever loose. †o/s/f headlamp aim slightly high. †co exhaust emissions high req's attention. †oil leaks around engine area & back of gear box area. †slight corrosion in n/s & o/s outer sills. †front brakes discs rusty & slightly pitted.

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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VPJ 854S is a 1978 BMW 2002 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VPJ 854S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VPJ 854S registered?

VPJ 854S is a 1978 BMW 2002, first registered on 27 February 1978.

Is VPJ 854S safe to buy?

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