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PYW 3L

1973 BMW 2002

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,760 mi
Last recorded81,760 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYW 3L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 81,760 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 81,729 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 81,635 miles

front tyres perished

slight play in front steering

Pass 20 Apr 2006 81,634 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 81,634 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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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PYW 3L is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PYW 3L, 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 PYW 3L registered?

PYW 3L is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 7 February 1973.

Is PYW 3L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYW 3L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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