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OPY 255M

1973 BMW 2002

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,462 mi
Last recorded68,462 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPY 255M
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 68,462 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 68,185 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 67,979 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 67,815 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 67,497 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 67,214 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 67,214 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 66,761 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 66,468 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 66,468 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 66,325 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 66,165 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 65,962 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 65,822 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 65,628 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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OPY 255M is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OPY 255M, 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 OPY 255M registered?

OPY 255M is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 1 October 1973.

Is OPY 255M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPY 255M shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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