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UYF 647M

1973 BMW 2002

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,644 mi
Last recorded53,644 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYF 647M
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 53,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 53,613 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 53,444 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 53,118 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 53,118 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 52,837 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 52,629 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 52,629 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 52,248 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 51,999 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 51,576 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 51,162 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 51,162 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 50,774 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 50,294 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 49,894 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 49,744 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 48,871 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 48,376 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 47,823 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 47,290 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 46,574 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 45,833 miles

oil leak from diff area

signs of corrosion to both rear wheel arches

signs of corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f chassis

slight brake bind to n/s/r brake

slight exhaust blow

Fail 14 Oct 2005 45,848 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

signs of corrosion to both rear wheel arches

signs of corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f chassis

slight brake bind to n/s/r brake

slight exhaust blow

slight oil leak from diff area

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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UYF 647M is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UYF 647M, 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 UYF 647M registered?

UYF 647M is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 8 November 1973.

Is UYF 647M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYF 647M shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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