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WHR 50K

1971 BMW 2002

Orange Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

64,007 mi
Last recorded64,007 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1971 BMW 200257,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHR 50K
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 64,007 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 63,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 63,900 miles

nsf osf osr brake hose ferrules corroding\front brake discs corroding and slight pitting\front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

nsr lower shock absorber bush perishing\repair and play in hand brake anchorage and mechanism\corrosion and repairs to inner sills front and rear inner wheel arch areasand rear subframe anchorage areas

repairs to inner sills in seat belt prescribed areas

Fail 13 Sep 2013 63,878 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brake hose ferrules corroding\injuries in windscreen\exhaust minor leak and baffles loose in centre section\front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated\

rear subframe front bushes slightly deteriorated in bonding\front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner faces\

repairs to both front inner wheel arches body\corrosion and repairs to sills and rear inner sills\corrosion and repairs to both osr and nsr inner arch coil spring and shockabsorber anchorage areas

Fail 24 May 2013 63,860 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to all 4 inner wheel arches

corrosion to both inner sills to floor sections

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

floors corroded

nearside/offside front lower brake pipes bent at a really tight angle possibly reducing brake fluid flow

slight binding nearside rear brake

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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WHR 50K is a 1971 BMW 2002 in Orange with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 WHR 50K, 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.

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WHR 50K is a 1971 BMW 2002, first registered on 26 October 1971.

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