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EWV 420L

1973 BMW 2002

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,005 mi
Last recorded97,005 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWV 420L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 97,005 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 30,487 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 30,487 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 30,483 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 30,483 miles

Centre Ball joint has excessive play steering arm ball joints both ends (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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EWV 420L is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EWV 420L, 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 EWV 420L registered?

EWV 420L is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 1 April 1973.

Is EWV 420L safe to buy?

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