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AUR 329M

1974 BMW 2002

Yellow Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,135 mi
Last recorded45,135 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 1974 BMW 200250,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUR 329M
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 45,135 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 45,134 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 45,131 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2014 45,121 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake lever play

moulding mark in n/s/r tyre side wall

n/s and o/s rear covers on shock absorbers rusty

o/s/f lower chassis leg/floor rusty

spare tyre flat

unable to test o/s/f wheel bearing/brake binding

vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 23 Oct 2014 45,106 miles

Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

moulding mark in n/s/r tyre side wall

n/s and o/s rear covers on shock absorbers rusty

o/s/f lower chassis leg/floor rusty

spare tyre flat

unable to test o/s/f wheel bearing/brake binding

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 5 Nov 2013 45,053 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2013 45,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2011 44,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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AUR 329M is a 1974 BMW 2002 in Yellow 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 AUR 329M, 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

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What year was AUR 329M registered?

AUR 329M is a 1974 BMW 2002, first registered on 1 January 1974.

Is AUR 329M safe to buy?

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