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YDL 36L

1972 BMW 2002

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,123 mi
Last recorded95,123 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1972 BMW 200251,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDL 36L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 May 2018 95,123 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 94,913 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 93,742 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 93,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 92,312 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 92,289 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 91,027 miles

Both front and rear tyres perished

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 91,027 miles

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

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

Both front and rear tyres perished

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 89,657 miles

little reserve travel in park brake lever

Pass 25 Oct 2006 89,648 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 89,640 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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YDL 36L is a 1972 BMW 2002 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YDL 36L, 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 YDL 36L registered?

YDL 36L is a 1972 BMW 2002, first registered on 6 October 1972.

Is YDL 36L safe to buy?

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