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SKZ 2980

1975 BMW 2002

Brown Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,182 mi
Last recorded9,182 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1975 BMW 200242,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKZ 2980
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1975
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 9,182 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 8,627 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 8,603 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 5,702 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 5,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 4,955 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front door skins corroded but not likely to cause injury

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess slightly restricting hand brake application (1.1.15 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel a small amount of lift detected in idler arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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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SKZ 2980 is a 1975 BMW 2002 in Brown with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1975 BMW 2002 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 42,917 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 SKZ 2980, 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 51 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 SKZ 2980?

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What year was SKZ 2980 registered?

SKZ 2980 is a 1975 BMW 2002, first registered on 1 July 1975.

Is SKZ 2980 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKZ 2980 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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