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YFJ 462K

1972 BMW 2002

Cream Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,472 mi
Last recorded46,472 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 1972 BMW 200251,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFJ 462K
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 46,472 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 44,455 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 44,412 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 43,815 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 43,076 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 43,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 42,646 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 42,322 miles

no main beam tell tale

offside front seat belt poor condition

windscreen wipers poor condition

Pass 12 May 2011 41,973 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 41,921 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 41,909 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 41,889 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 41,822 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 41,811 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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YFJ 462K is a 1972 BMW 2002 in Cream with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YFJ 462K, 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 YFJ 462K registered?

YFJ 462K is a 1972 BMW 2002, first registered on 22 May 1972.

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