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RRS 8N

1974 BMW 2002

Maroon Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,441 mi
Last recorded67,441 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 BMW 200250,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRS 8N
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1974
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 67,441 miles

various brake pipes have been under sealed

Pass 24 Feb 2017 67,209 miles

brake pipes corroded running along bulk head

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f brake pipe becoming corroded

o/s/f floor pan becoming corroded

rear brake pipes becoming corroded

slight corrosion around fuel tank, rear floor pan

Fail 24 Feb 2017 67,209 miles

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

brake pipes corroded running along bulk head

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f brake pipe becoming corroded

o/s/f floor pan becoming corroded

rear brake pipes becoming corroded

slight corrosion around fuel tank, rear floor pan

Pass 8 Mar 2016 66,712 miles

both front floorpans corroded

both front jacking points corroded

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 18 May 2015 66,622 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 64,441 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 64,393 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 63,348 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 63,179 miles

Oil leak

exhaust tailpipe mounting split

Pass 5 Nov 2009 62,803 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 62,799 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

steering box has slight movement between sector shaft+drop arm

Pass 21 Jun 2008 62,129 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 61,884 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 61,617 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 61,617 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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RRS 8N is a 1974 BMW 2002 in Maroon with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1974 BMW 2002 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 50,546 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 RRS 8N, 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 52 years old, this BMW 2002 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RRS 8N?

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What year was RRS 8N registered?

RRS 8N is a 1974 BMW 2002, first registered on 29 August 1974.

Is RRS 8N safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRS 8N shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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