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TPJ 33M

1973 BMW 2002

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

20,972 mi
Last recorded20,972 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPJ 33M
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 20,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 20,067 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 19,178 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 18,318 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 17,426 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 17,013 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 16,237 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 15,589 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 14,444 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 13,261 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 13,245 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 11,838 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 10,142 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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TPJ 33M is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 TPJ 33M, 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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What year was TPJ 33M registered?

TPJ 33M is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 12 October 1973.

Is TPJ 33M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPJ 33M shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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