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FLJ 711L

1973 BMW 2002

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,739 mi
Last recorded96,739 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLJ 711L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 96,739 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 96,507 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 96,288 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 96,288 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2022 96,205 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 94,982 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 94,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim to right, but within limits.

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 94,249 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 94,249 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 93,896 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 93,650 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 93,510 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 92,325 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 91,379 miles

slight oil leak form diff

spare wheel well slight corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2009 36,160 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 36,158 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 1,941 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 81,371 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 81,371 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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FLJ 711L is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FLJ 711L, 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 FLJ 711L registered?

FLJ 711L is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 6 July 1973.

Is FLJ 711L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLJ 711L shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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