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EUF 479L

1973 BMW 2002

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

8,435 mi
Last recorded8,435 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUF 479L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 8,435 miles

Corrosion along o/side and n/side cill/floor pan joints.

Corrosion on o/side and n/side of floor pans.

Slight bineding on rear brakes.

Fail 3 Sep 2014 8,435 miles

Corrosion along o/side and n/side cill/floor pan joints.

Corrosion on o/side and n/side of floor pans.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight bineding on rear brakes.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 8,385 miles

Corrosion along o/side and n/side cill/floor pan joints.

Corrosion on front of o/side and n/side floor pans.

Cracking on o/side and n/side rear tyres.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight bineding on rear brakes.

Slight deforming on inner wall of n/side front tyre.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 8,244 miles

Front tyres perishing.

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

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

Rear tyres perishing.

Fail 28 Aug 2012 8,244 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Front tyres perishing.

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

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

Rear tyres perishing.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 8,148 miles

n/side rear tyre perished.

o/side rear tyre perished.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 8,077 miles

Corrosion on o/side and n/side floor pans.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Slight bineding on o/side rear brakes.

Slight cracking on inner wall of o/side rear tyre but no cords exposed.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 7,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General corrosion on underside of body.

Slight cracking on inner wall of o/side rear tyre but no cords exposed.

o/side and n/side rear indicators getting low in density.

Pass 6 Sep 2008 7,785 miles

slight blow in rear silencer sealer in it, slight rust n/s front panel

Pass 11 Sep 2007 7,457 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 7,443 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 7,377 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 7,377 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

varius corroded holes on under side but been plated on inside

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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EUF 479L is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EUF 479L, 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 EUF 479L registered?

EUF 479L is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 11 May 1973.

Is EUF 479L safe to buy?

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