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TBY 314L

1973 BMW 2002

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,031 mi
Last recorded24,031 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBY 314L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 24,031 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 23,515 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 23,515 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 20,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 19,764 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 17,603 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 15,324 miles

Nearside Rear number plate lamp deteriating.

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 12,597 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 12,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 5,606 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2014 5,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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TBY 314L is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Silver 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 TBY 314L, 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.

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TBY 314L is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 25 April 1973.

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