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RLJ 167M

1973 BMW 2002

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,002 mi
Last recorded71,002 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLJ 167M
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 71,002 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 71,002 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2016 70,935 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 70,762 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 70,654 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 70,654 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 70,609 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 70,451 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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RLJ 167M is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RLJ 167M, 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 RLJ 167M registered?

RLJ 167M is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 5 September 1973.

Is RLJ 167M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLJ 167M shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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