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FAO 177N

1974 BMW 2002

Orange Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

1,301 mi
Last recorded1,301 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 BMW 200250,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAO 177N
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 1,301 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 100,035 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 99,280 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 98,567 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 98,197 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 97,233 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 94,764 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 93,958 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 93,958 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 93,574 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 93,574 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 92,982 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 92,521 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 91,801 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 90,989 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 90,442 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 90,391 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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FAO 177N is a 1974 BMW 2002 in Orange with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FAO 177N, 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

How do I check the history of FAO 177N?

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What year was FAO 177N registered?

FAO 177N is a 1974 BMW 2002, first registered on 11 November 1974.

Is FAO 177N safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAO 177N shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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