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WLJ 610K

1971 BMW 2002

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,557 mi
Last recorded83,557 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1971 BMW 200257,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLJ 610K
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 83,557 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 83,557 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 83,350 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 83,348 miles

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on switch fault (8.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 83,331 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 83,308 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 83,308 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 82,893 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 82,893 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 82,500 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 82,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 82,017 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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WLJ 610K is a 1971 BMW 2002 in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WLJ 610K, 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 WLJ 610K registered?

WLJ 610K is a 1971 BMW 2002, first registered on 2 August 1971.

Is WLJ 610K safe to buy?

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