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YTJ 80L

1973 BMW 2002

Yellow Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,710 mi
Last recorded53,710 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTJ 80L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 53,710 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 52,575 miles

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion around front body/chassis

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 1 Aug 2015 51,174 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 51,158 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 50,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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YTJ 80L is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Yellow with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YTJ 80L, 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.

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What year was YTJ 80L registered?

YTJ 80L is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 25 April 1973.

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