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MMC 15L

1972 BMW 2002

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,479 mi
Last recorded82,479 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 1972 BMW 200251,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMC 15L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 82,479 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 80,184 miles

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 76,891 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 73,522 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 4 Feb 2013 73,522 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 9 Feb 2012 70,440 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 70,440 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 66,592 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front inner wing panels corroded

front cross member corroded

front numberplate cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2010 62,810 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 58,582 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front numberplate cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2008 54,464 miles

front number slightly cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2007 49,627 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 44,185 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2006 44,179 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

all tyres are badly deteriorated with age cracks

drivers floor corroded at seams to chassis

front near side wing detached at lower rear edge

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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MMC 15L is a 1972 BMW 2002 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MMC 15L, 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 MMC 15L registered?

MMC 15L is a 1972 BMW 2002, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is MMC 15L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMC 15L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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