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FCZ 2002

1973 BMW 2002

Orange Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,550 mi
Last recorded39,550 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCZ 2002
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 39,550 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 39,319 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 39,297 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

recent underseal applied to front floor sections

Pass 13 Mar 2017 39,053 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 38,729 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 38,334 miles

h.i.d headlamp bulbs fitted beam pattern good

Pass 1 May 2014 37,853 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 62,473 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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FCZ 2002 is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Orange with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FCZ 2002, 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

How do I check the history of FCZ 2002?

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What year was FCZ 2002 registered?

FCZ 2002 is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 16 August 1973.

Is FCZ 2002 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCZ 2002 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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