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RMD 775L

1973 BMW 2002

Orange Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

30,844 mi
Last recorded30,844 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMD 775L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 30,844 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 23,135 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 19,858 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 38,510 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 38,506 miles

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 38,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2017 38,467 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 38,443 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 38,436 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 38,116 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 38,116 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 38,113 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 38,113 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 38,044 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 37,919 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 37,550 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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RMD 775L is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Orange with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RMD 775L, 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 RMD 775L registered?

RMD 775L is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 18 June 1973.

Is RMD 775L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMD 775L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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