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TFB 166M

1974 BMW 2002

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

6,941 mi
Last recorded6,941 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 BMW 200250,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFB 166M
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2017 6,941 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 6,907 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 6,905 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 6,902 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 2,345 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 98,459 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 92,849 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 92,849 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 92,845 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 92,845 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 90,675 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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TFB 166M is a 1974 BMW 2002 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TFB 166M, 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 TFB 166M registered?

TFB 166M is a 1974 BMW 2002, first registered on 1 April 1974.

Is TFB 166M safe to buy?

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