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VUW 673M

1974 BMW 2002

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,661 mi
Last recorded10,661 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 1974 BMW 200250,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUW 673M
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 10,661 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 8,641 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 63,972 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 63,113 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 63,112 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 63,087 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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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VUW 673M is a 1974 BMW 2002 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VUW 673M, 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 VUW 673M registered?

VUW 673M is a 1974 BMW 2002, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is VUW 673M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUW 673M shows 6 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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