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TYA 4M

1973 BMW 2002

Orange Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,850 mi
Last recorded60,850 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYA 4M
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 60,850 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 60,847 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front of wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2017 59,485 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 58,669 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 57,758 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 56,949 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 56,197 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 56,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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TYA 4M is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Orange with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TYA 4M, 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 TYA 4M registered?

TYA 4M is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is TYA 4M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TYA 4M shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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