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HKR 904L

1973 BMW 2002

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

2,084 mi
Last recorded2,084 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKR 904L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 2,084 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 2,083 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 1,724 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 1,625 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 99,421 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 97,866 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 97,818 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 97,006 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 96,720 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 96,533 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 96,533 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 96,470 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 96,212 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 96,212 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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HKR 904L is a 1973 BMW 2002 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HKR 904L, 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 HKR 904L registered?

HKR 904L is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 8 March 1973.

Is HKR 904L safe to buy?

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