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XRR 345M

1973 BMW 2002

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

10,887 mi
Last recorded10,887 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRR 345M
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2022 10,887 miles

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

o/s floor section corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 10,597 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2x rear exhaust rubbers cable tied (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 10,017 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 9,971 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 9,971 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired servo pipe kinked over (1.1.3 (e))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 9,944 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 9,944 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on NOT WORKING (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 9,830 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 140 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 140 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 72 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 68 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

all tyres perished

Pass 20 Aug 2007 97,358 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

There is a very slight amount of movement in the car's steering box

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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XRR 345M is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 XRR 345M, 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 XRR 345M registered?

XRR 345M is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 6 September 1973.

Is XRR 345M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRR 345M shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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