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HKO 149L

1973 BMW 2002

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,026 mi
Last recorded99,026 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKO 149L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 99,026 miles

prop shaft front rubber coupling broken

Fail 31 Oct 2016 99,026 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

prop shaft front rubber coupling broken

Fail 19 Sep 2016 99,023 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt centre track rod (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 98,927 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 98,317 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 96,717 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 96,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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HKO 149L is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HKO 149L, 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 HKO 149L registered?

HKO 149L is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 16 February 1973.

Is HKO 149L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKO 149L shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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