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OVA 593M

1973 BMW 2002

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,136 mi
Last recorded61,136 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVA 593M
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 61,136 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 60,765 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 60,765 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 60,660 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 60,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2016 60,353 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 59,858 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 59,346 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 58,246 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 58,246 miles

Nearside Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 58,233 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 57,366 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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OVA 593M is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OVA 593M, 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

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What year was OVA 593M registered?

OVA 593M is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is OVA 593M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVA 593M shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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