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AVS 583N

1974 BMW 2002

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

2,628 mi
Last recorded2,628 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1974 BMW 200250,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVS 583N
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 2,628 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

oil contamination on steering shaft coupling

Pass 17 Jun 2010 1,491 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 1,478 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 73,296 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 73,296 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

bad oil leaks

Pass 19 Jan 2008 73,107 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 15 Dec 2007 73,102 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

offside front wheel weights just clipping brake caliper

Pass 24 Oct 2006 72,728 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 72,728 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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AVS 583N is a 1974 BMW 2002 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AVS 583N, 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 AVS 583N registered?

AVS 583N is a 1974 BMW 2002, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is AVS 583N safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVS 583N shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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