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PRG 686M

1974 BMW 2002

Orange Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,118 mi
Last recorded87,118 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1974 BMW 200250,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRG 686M
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 87,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front chassis floor corroded

nearside sill weak

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 87,024 miles

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2014 87,021 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2010 86,853 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 86,853 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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PRG 686M is a 1974 BMW 2002 in Orange with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PRG 686M, 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 PRG 686M registered?

PRG 686M is a 1974 BMW 2002, first registered on 13 May 1974.

Is PRG 686M safe to buy?

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