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RPG 38L

1973 BMW 2002

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,089 mi
Last recorded78,089 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPG 38L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 78,089 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 77,442 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 76,684 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 76,684 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 75,564 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 74,532 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 74,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 72,974 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 72,974 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 66,817 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 54,690 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 54,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 52,428 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 52,423 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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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RPG 38L is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 RPG 38L, 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 RPG 38L registered?

RPG 38L is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 7 June 1973.

Is RPG 38L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPG 38L shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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