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ABW 140M

1974 BMW 2002

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,085 mi
Last recorded49,085 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 1974 BMW 200250,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 140M
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 49,085 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 49,085 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 49,085 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2011 49,085 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 49,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2010 49,085 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 49,085 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 49,085 miles

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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 140M is a 1974 BMW 2002 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 140M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ABW 140M?

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What year was ABW 140M registered?

ABW 140M is a 1974 BMW 2002, first registered on 21 May 1974.

Is ABW 140M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 140M shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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