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YWV 956K

1971 BMW 2002

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

74,753 mi
Last recorded74,753 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 BMW 200257,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWV 956K
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 74,753 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 74,753 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 74,726 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 74,725 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Fail 16 May 2014 74,678 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 74,678 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 74,657 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 74,657 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 74,640 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 74,640 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 74,495 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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YWV 956K is a 1971 BMW 2002 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YWV 956K, 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.

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What year was YWV 956K registered?

YWV 956K is a 1971 BMW 2002, first registered on 14 December 1971.

Is YWV 956K safe to buy?

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