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URC 698L

1973 BMW 2002

Orange Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,905 mi
Last recorded2,905 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURC 698L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2023 2,905 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 2,019 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 1,098 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides body ,inside the rear of front wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 1,098 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides body ,inside the rear of front wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 209 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 41,985 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis /floor panels (2.4.A.3)

Steering system lightly rubbing close to exhaust manifold (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 41,933 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 41,933 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 41,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor and sill under drivers seat (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front chassis damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2016 41,915 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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URC 698L is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Orange with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 URC 698L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was URC 698L registered?

URC 698L is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 11 July 1973.

Is URC 698L safe to buy?

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