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ORD 789M

1973 BMW 2002

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,094 mi
Last recorded77,094 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORD 789M
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 77,094 miles

N/S/F tyre starting to deteriorate on outer side wall.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 76,952 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 76,951 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 76,770 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 76,755 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 76,338 miles

n/s/r anti-roll bar bushes worn

slight play n/s steering idler

Pass 23 Apr 2008 76,319 miles

Battery insecure

n/s/r parking brake effort low 80 140

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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ORD 789M is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Blue 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 ORD 789M, 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 ORD 789M?

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What year was ORD 789M registered?

ORD 789M is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 15 November 1973.

Is ORD 789M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORD 789M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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