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TCL 262N

1974 BMW 2002

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,778 mi
Last recorded86,778 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
Typical for 1974 BMW 200250,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCL 262N
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2009 86,778 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 86,776 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 86,776 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 86,776 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in nearside steering idler arm

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 85,830 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 85,830 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 85,826 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks

front discs corroded

play in steering links

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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TCL 262N is a 1974 BMW 2002 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TCL 262N, 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.

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What year was TCL 262N registered?

TCL 262N is a 1974 BMW 2002, first registered on 6 August 1974.

Is TCL 262N safe to buy?

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