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WDV 492K

1971 BMW 2002

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,623 mi
Last recorded60,623 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1971 BMW 200257,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDV 492K
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 60,623 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 60,623 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 60,622 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 60,622 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 60,526 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 60,511 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 60,504 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 60,504 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 60,504 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 60,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2006 60,391 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 60,391 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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WDV 492K is a 1971 BMW 2002 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 WDV 492K, 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

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What year was WDV 492K registered?

WDV 492K is a 1971 BMW 2002, first registered on 17 November 1971.

Is WDV 492K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDV 492K shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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