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RJH 921M

1973 BMW 2002

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

28,346 mi
Last recorded28,346 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2021
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJH 921M
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2021 28,346 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 28,311 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 28,167 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Minor engine and rear diff oil leak

Offside Rear Brake effort low and slight bind

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 May 2019 27,778 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 27,778 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 27,451 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 27,303 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 May 2016 27,301 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2015 27,200 miles

Nearside rear outer constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated

Fail 5 May 2015 27,194 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear outer constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2014 26,800 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear outer coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

Pass 2 Apr 2013 24,866 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 24,696 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 23,556 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 23,158 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 20,338 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 19,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 19,455 miles

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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RJH 921M is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RJH 921M, 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.

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What year was RJH 921M registered?

RJH 921M is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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