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SUW 20N

1974 BMW 2002

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,537 mi
Last recorded34,537 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 1974 BMW 200250,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUW 20N
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 34,537 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower valance (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 33,947 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 33,924 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 33,874 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 33,108 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 31,896 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 31,247 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 31,227 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 30,711 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 30,380 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 30,376 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 28,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2007 28,633 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 28,623 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

battery insecure

Pass 2 May 2006 28,416 miles

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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SUW 20N is a 1974 BMW 2002 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SUW 20N, 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

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What year was SUW 20N registered?

SUW 20N is a 1974 BMW 2002, first registered on 23 August 1974.

Is SUW 20N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUW 20N shows 15 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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