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PRX 633M

1973 BMW 2002

Gold Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,858 mi
Last recorded79,858 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRX 633M
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 79,858 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 79,532 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 79,242 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH FRONT (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp insecure BOTH FRONT (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

BOTH INNER WING CORRODED

FILLER AROUND REAR SUSPENSION MOUNTS

FILLER ON BOTH SILLS

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

SOME CORROSION IN BOOT

Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 78,877 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 78,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 78,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front floor corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2014 78,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front floor corroded

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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PRX 633M is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Gold with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PRX 633M, 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 PRX 633M registered?

PRX 633M is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 14 August 1973.

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