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RCX 860M

1974 BMW 2002

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,160 mi
Last recorded99,160 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 1974 BMW 200250,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCX 860M
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 99,160 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 99,159 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2019 98,883 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 98,875 miles

Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking NO BRAKES !!!!!!! (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2017 98,724 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 98,722 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pedal spongy long travel and to high (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 98,630 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 98,501 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Reflector dull (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Reflector dull (1.7.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 98,465 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 98,306 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 98,179 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 98,142 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 98,130 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 98,117 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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RCX 860M is a 1974 BMW 2002 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RCX 860M, 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.

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What year was RCX 860M registered?

RCX 860M is a 1974 BMW 2002, first registered on 17 June 1974.

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