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PGK 14L

1973 BMW 2002

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,179 mi
Last recorded64,179 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGK 14L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 64,179 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 64,179 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2016 87,611 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 63,366 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 63,364 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 63,003 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 62,241 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 62,004 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 62,004 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 61,752 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 61,747 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 61,568 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2006 61,568 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PGK 14L is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PGK 14L, 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 PGK 14L registered?

PGK 14L is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 24 May 1973.

Is PGK 14L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGK 14L shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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