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2002 BM

1972 BMW 2002

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

38,150 mi
Last recorded38,150 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1972 BMW 200251,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2002 BM
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 38,150 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 37,267 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 36,220 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 35,810 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 35,437 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 35,122 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 35,030 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 34,999 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 34,885 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 34,733 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 34,099 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 34,099 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2007 34,094 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 33,567 miles

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

Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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2002 BM is a 1972 BMW 2002 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1972 BMW 2002 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 51,602 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 2002 BM, 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 54 years old, this BMW 2002 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 2002 BM registered?

2002 BM is a 1972 BMW 2002, first registered on 11 July 1972.

Is 2002 BM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2002 BM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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