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OEL 276M

1973 BMW 2002

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,467 mi
Last recorded2,467 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEL 276M
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 2,467 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 2,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2016 99,673 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 96,632 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 95,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 88,325 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 86,507 miles

rear flexi brake hoses not fixed in position

Fail 29 Aug 2012 86,505 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear flexi brake hoses not fixed in position

Pass 3 Aug 2011 86,292 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 86,292 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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OEL 276M is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OEL 276M, 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

How do I check the history of OEL 276M?

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What year was OEL 276M registered?

OEL 276M is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 3 December 1973.

Is OEL 276M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEL 276M shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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