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YDK 475L

1972 BMW 2002

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

49,823 mi
Last recorded49,823 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1972 BMW 200251,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDK 475L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 49,823 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 49,822 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 49,822 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres appear wide enough to touch wheel arches with load in vehicle

Fail 16 Oct 2014 49,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres appear wide enough to touch wheel arches with load in vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2013 49,822 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Near/side hand brake cable in poor condition.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2013 49,822 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Near/side hand brake cable in poor condition.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 48,634 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 48,634 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 May 2011 48,317 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 46,985 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 46,956 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 46,812 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 46,809 miles

Centre Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 46,589 miles

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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YDK 475L is a 1972 BMW 2002 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1972 BMW 2002 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 51,602 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 YDK 475L, 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 54 years old, this BMW 2002 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YDK 475L registered?

YDK 475L is a 1972 BMW 2002, first registered on 10 August 1972.

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