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RPE 775L

1973 BMW 2002

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,643 mi
Last recorded72,643 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPE 775L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 72,643 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 72,631 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 72,587 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 72,577 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 72,569 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 72,507 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 72,475 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 72,380 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 72,380 miles

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 72,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 72,355 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2006 72,310 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2005 72,307 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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RPE 775L is a 1973 BMW 2002 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RPE 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 RPE 775L registered?

RPE 775L is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is RPE 775L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPE 775L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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