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REC 171L

1973 BMW 2002

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,676 mi
Last recorded62,676 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREC 171L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 62,676 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 441,315 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 62,521 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

clutch slave cylinder leaking

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 62,520 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 9 Jun 2009 62,370 miles

Clutch slave cylinder is leaking from seal.

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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REC 171L is a 1973 BMW 2002 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 REC 171L, 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

How do I check the history of REC 171L?

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What year was REC 171L registered?

REC 171L is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 8 June 1973.

Is REC 171L safe to buy?

The MOT history for REC 171L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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