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YBF 980M

1974 BMW 2002

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,399 mi
Last recorded36,399 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2006
Typical for 1974 BMW 200250,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBF 980M
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2006 36,399 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 36,398 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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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YBF 980M is a 1974 BMW 2002 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YBF 980M, 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 YBF 980M registered?

YBF 980M is a 1974 BMW 2002, first registered on 1 May 1974.

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