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POR 617M

1973 BMW 2002

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

35,259 mi
Last recorded35,259 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOR 617M
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 35,259 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 35,259 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 35,259 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 35,250 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 35,250 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 35,210 miles

Right hand rear anti-roll bar top bush split

Fail 3 Jun 2016 35,210 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Right hand rear anti-roll bar top bush split

Pass 8 Jun 2015 34,979 miles

Noise from right hand rear wheel bearing

Right hand rear anti-roll bar link bushes worn

Fail 8 Jun 2015 34,979 miles

Noise from right hand rear wheel bearing

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Right hand rear anti-roll bar link bushes worn

Fail 19 May 2015 34,975 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Right hand rear anti-roll bar link bush badly perished

Pass 29 Apr 2014 34,605 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Wear in handbrake lever

Fail 21 Mar 2014 34,605 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight leak from power steering box

Slight movement in steering colume shaft

Pass 12 Sep 2012 33,936 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 33,209 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 33,209 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 33,182 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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POR 617M is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 POR 617M, 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 POR 617M registered?

POR 617M is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 1 September 1973.

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