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YPO 993L

1972 BMW 2002

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,986 mi
Last recorded72,986 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 BMW 200251,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPO 993L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 72,986 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 72,652 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 72,652 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 70,670 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 70,670 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 70,207 miles

engine oil leaking

gearbox leaking oil

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 25 Jul 2014 70,207 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

engine oil leaking

gearbox leaking oil

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 5 Jul 2013 69,526 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 May 2013 69,522 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 67,906 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 66,195 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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YPO 993L is a 1972 BMW 2002 in Red with a 2,000cc 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 YPO 993L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YPO 993L registered?

YPO 993L is a 1972 BMW 2002, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is YPO 993L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPO 993L shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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