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GPK 889N

1974 BMW 2002

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,325 mi
Last recorded70,325 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1974 BMW 200250,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPK 889N
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2017 70,325 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

handbrake lever travel

Pass 6 Jun 2015 69,699 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 68,586 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2014 68,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 81,210 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 81,210 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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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GPK 889N is a 1974 BMW 2002 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GPK 889N, 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 GPK 889N registered?

GPK 889N is a 1974 BMW 2002, first registered on 6 December 1974.

Is GPK 889N safe to buy?

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