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ORC 789N

1974 BMW 2002

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,132 mi
Last recorded79,132 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1974 BMW 200250,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORC 789N
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 79,132 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 79,132 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 79,065 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 79,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

play in steering idler arm bush.

slight oil leak on steering box.

both rear road springs corroded.

both rear sections of boot floor/wheel arch holed with corrosion.

front floor holed on both sides under vehicle.

front number plate cracked.

nearside front chassis leg holed with corrosion but not affecting brakes or steering.

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm.

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

offside rear service brake effort low.

parking brake travel long.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

windscreen chipped in zone b.

Pass 12 Jan 2006 78,969 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 78,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

all suspension bushes perished & splitting

front number plate slightly damaged

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

various areas of chassis corrosion

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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ORC 789N is a 1974 BMW 2002 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 BMW 2002 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 50,546 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 ORC 789N, 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 52 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 ORC 789N registered?

ORC 789N is a 1974 BMW 2002, first registered on 19 August 1974.

Is ORC 789N safe to buy?

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