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SWL 846M

1974 BMW 2002

Orange Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,057 mi
Last recorded84,057 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 1974 BMW 200250,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWL 846M
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 84,057 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 83,873 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 83,295 miles

Offside Front hole corroded in floor

Pass 12 Nov 2016 82,677 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 82,628 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 80,224 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 78,338 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 78,195 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 70,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 73,607 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 70,791 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 68,334 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 67,982 miles

Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front chassis rail corroded but solid.

N/S and O/S rear inner boot repairs are unable to determine strength due to the repair being covered.

N/S and O/Sfront floors corroded but not structual.

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

Fail 6 Jul 2006 67,982 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

N/S and O/S front floors are corroded but are not structual.

N/S and O/S rear inner boot repairs are unable to deterine strength due to half the repair being covered.

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

front chassis rail corroded but solid. †

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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SWL 846M is a 1974 BMW 2002 in Orange with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SWL 846M, 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 SWL 846M registered?

SWL 846M is a 1974 BMW 2002, first registered on 3 June 1974.

Is SWL 846M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWL 846M shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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