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SPC 451L

1973 BMW 2002

Orange Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,829 mi
Last recorded36,829 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPC 451L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 36,829 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 35,615 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 34,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

fronts wiper blades slight smearing and judders

Pass 11 Aug 2010 33,065 miles

near side rear tyre deteriorated

off side rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2010 33,057 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

near side rear tyre deteriorated

off side rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2008 33,049 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear brakes slightly binding

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2007 33,046 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly cracking 165-13

Pass 15 Nov 2006 33,042 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 33,042 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Oil leak

fan belt loose

propshaft rubber coupling cracking

rear tyres slightly cracking 165-13

Fail 8 Sep 2005 32,936 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2005 32,936 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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SPC 451L is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Orange with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SPC 451L, 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 SPC 451L registered?

SPC 451L is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 24 July 1973.

Is SPC 451L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPC 451L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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