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GYY 591L

1973 BMW 2002

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,429 mi
Last recorded54,429 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYY 591L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 54,429 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

fuel filter hoses shown cracks

Fail 2 Nov 2007 50,244 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

booot floor holed

Pass 2 Nov 2007 50,244 miles

booot floor holed

Pass 20 Sep 2006 47,787 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 47,786 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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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GYY 591L is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 GYY 591L, 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 GYY 591L registered?

GYY 591L is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is GYY 591L safe to buy?

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