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SPA 600L

1973 BMW 2002

Yellow Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

58,454 mi
Last recorded58,454 miles
Recorded on27 May 2006
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPA 600L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 May 2006 58,454 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS OPEN AND CANNOT BE RELEASED EXCEPT BY HAND. SEVERAL CASTELLATED NUTS ON STEERING LINKAGE NOT PINNED

BODY STRUCURE CORROSION REFERRED TO IS EXTENSIVE FRONT AND REAR

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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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SPA 600L is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Yellow with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 SPA 600L, 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 SPA 600L registered?

SPA 600L is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 12 July 1973.

Is SPA 600L safe to buy?

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