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RCY 2M

1974 BMW 2002

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,840 mi
Last recorded40,840 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1974 BMW 200250,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCY 2M
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2014 40,840 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 39,362 miles

o/s front chassis spliting

Pass 17 May 2012 39,278 miles

slight wheel bearing noise on rear rear exhaust 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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RCY 2M is a 1974 BMW 2002 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RCY 2M, 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

How do I check the history of RCY 2M?

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What year was RCY 2M registered?

RCY 2M is a 1974 BMW 2002, first registered on 4 February 1974.

Is RCY 2M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCY 2M shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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