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BSS 179M

1974 BMW 2002

Orange Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,117 mi
Last recorded51,117 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 BMW 200250,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSS 179M
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 51,117 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 50,459 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 49,617 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 49,602 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 49,539 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2006 49,517 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front lower panel rusty & holed

gearbox remote rubbing on propshaft

Pass 22 Aug 2005 49,318 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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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BSS 179M is a 1974 BMW 2002 in Orange 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 BSS 179M, 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.

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What year was BSS 179M registered?

BSS 179M is a 1974 BMW 2002, first registered on 18 March 1974.

Is BSS 179M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSS 179M 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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