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WEU 128L

1973 BMW 2002

Yellow Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,674 mi
Last recorded11,674 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEU 128L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 11,674 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 9,450 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 5,683 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion brake hose bracket (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 3,080 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 1,882 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 478 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 478 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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WEU 128L is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Yellow with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 BMW 2002 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 50,413 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WEU 128L, 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 53 years old, this BMW 2002 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WEU 128L?

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What year was WEU 128L registered?

WEU 128L is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 5 February 1973.

Is WEU 128L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEU 128L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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