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79 TEH

1973 BMW 2002

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,405 mi
Last recorded49,405 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration79 TEH
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 49,405 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 49,798 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 49,798 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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79 TEH is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 BMW 2002 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 50,413 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 79 TEH, 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 53 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 79 TEH?

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What year was 79 TEH registered?

79 TEH is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 1 December 1973.

Is 79 TEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 79 TEH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 79 TEH have outstanding finance?

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