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JAY 590L

1973 BMW 2002

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,843 mi
Last recorded78,843 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAY 590L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 78,843 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 78,843 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 78,683 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 78,515 miles

Braking system leaking brake master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 78,494 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 78,375 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 76,361 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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JAY 590L is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Silver 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 JAY 590L, 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.

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What year was JAY 590L registered?

JAY 590L is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 14 March 1973.

Is JAY 590L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAY 590L 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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