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GLU 948N

1974 BMW 2002

Brown Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,806 mi
Last recorded51,806 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1974 BMW 200250,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLU 948N
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 51,806 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 51,806 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 50,930 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 50,311 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 49,611 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 49,611 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 48,200 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 47,606 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 47,154 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 38,484 miles

PROP SHAFT CENTRE BEARING AND FRONT COUPLING BADLY WORN

Propshaft component defective

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SLight corrosion in area of n/s/r suspension mounting

Fail 1 Oct 2007 38,484 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

PROP SHAFT CENTRE BEARING AND FRONT COUPLING BADLY WORN

Propshaft component defective

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SLight corrosion in area of n/s/r suspension mounting

Pass 2 Jun 2006 36,948 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

very slight play in steering idler bushing

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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GLU 948N is a 1974 BMW 2002 in Brown with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 GLU 948N, 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

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What year was GLU 948N registered?

GLU 948N is a 1974 BMW 2002, first registered on 14 November 1974.

Is GLU 948N safe to buy?

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