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ABW 122M

1973 BMW 2002

Beige Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,424 mi
Last recorded74,424 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 122M
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 74,424 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 74,424 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 74,042 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 73,166 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 73,166 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 72,717 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 71,753 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 71,741 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 71,667 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 71,667 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 71,223 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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ABW 122M is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Beige with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ABW 122M, 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.

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What year was ABW 122M registered?

ABW 122M is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 16 August 1973.

Is ABW 122M safe to buy?

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