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BMW 797L

1973 BMW 2002

Purple Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,641 mi
Last recorded20,641 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMW 797L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 20,641 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 18,398 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 18,398 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 11,833 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 10,833 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 19,774 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 17,286 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 17,650 miles

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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BMW 797L is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Purple with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BMW 797L, 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

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What year was BMW 797L registered?

BMW 797L is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 17 January 1973.

Is BMW 797L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMW 797L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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