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45 RPM

1974 BMW 2002

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,647 mi
Last recorded37,647 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 BMW 200250,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration45 RPM
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 37,647 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 37,191 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 36,636 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 36,003 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 12 Jun 2014 36,003 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2013 35,669 miles

o/s/rear tyre in poor condition age related advise replacement.

wiper blades poor

Pass 18 Jun 2012 35,379 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 35,246 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 35,246 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 35,059 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 34,971 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 34,859 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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45 RPM is a 1974 BMW 2002 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1974 BMW 2002 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 50,546 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 45 RPM, 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 52 years old, this BMW 2002 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 45 RPM registered?

45 RPM is a 1974 BMW 2002, first registered on 6 September 1974.

Is 45 RPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 45 RPM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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