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NRU 555M

1973 BMW 2002

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

7,517 mi
Last recorded7,517 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRU 555M
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 7,517 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

holes due to corrosion at nearside front and offside front floors

metal brake pipes are corroded at nearside rear and offside rear

Fail 18 Jul 2012 7,517 miles

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

holes due to corrosion at nearside front and offside front floors

metal brake pipes are corroded at nearside rear and offside rear

Pass 12 Oct 2011 7,363 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 1,088 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hand brake slightl high locking on last notch

off side front seat back rest loose

Fail 19 Nov 2009 1,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side front seat back rest loose

Pass 7 Nov 2008 94,225 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 85,045 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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NRU 555M is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NRU 555M, 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 NRU 555M registered?

NRU 555M is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 21 September 1973.

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