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RHM 379L

1973 BMW 2002

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,637 mi
Last recorded50,637 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHM 379L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 50,637 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre 2mm

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both headlamp reflectors tarnished but good patterns

both rear axle beam bushes perished

Fail 4 Sep 2017 50,637 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre 2mm

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both headlamp reflectors tarnished but good patterns

both rear axle beam bushes perished

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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RHM 379L is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RHM 379L, 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 RHM 379L registered?

RHM 379L is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 27 March 1973.

Is RHM 379L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHM 379L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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