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VMU 301M

1974 BMW 2002

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,053 mi
Last recorded42,053 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1974 BMW 200250,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMU 301M
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 42,053 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 42,049 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 41,319 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 41,126 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 40,220 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 38,915 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 38,915 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 38,485 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 38,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 35,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VMU 301M is a 1974 BMW 2002 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VMU 301M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VMU 301M registered?

VMU 301M is a 1974 BMW 2002, first registered on 4 April 1974.

Is VMU 301M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMU 301M shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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