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GUR 161L

1972 BMW 2002

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

92,478 mi
Last recorded92,478 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2008
Typical for 1972 BMW 200251,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUR 161L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2008 92,478 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 92,477 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2007 92,360 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GUR 161L is a 1972 BMW 2002 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 GUR 161L, 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

How do I check the history of GUR 161L?

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What year was GUR 161L registered?

GUR 161L is a 1972 BMW 2002, first registered on 2 August 1972.

Is GUR 161L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUR 161L shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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