CarVerify

Free Car Check

43 WHU

1972 BMW 2002

White Petrol 1990cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

36,573 mi
Last recorded36,573 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 BMW 200251,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration43 WHU
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 36,573 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside & offside casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 36,556 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 36,543 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 36,543 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 36,444 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 36,393 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 36,393 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 36,345 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 36,345 miles

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 36,227 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 36,227 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 36,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 36,186 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 36,146 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 36,146 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 35,999 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 35,999 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 35,834 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 35,834 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 35,758 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 35,758 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 35,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 35,456 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2012 35,456 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 35,274 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 35,091 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 35,091 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2009 34,648 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 33,917 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 33,917 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 32,830 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 31,406 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 31,406 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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
Full BMW 2002 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

43 WHU is a 1972 BMW 2002 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 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 43 WHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 43 WHU?

You can check the full history of 43 WHU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 43 WHU registered?

43 WHU is a 1972 BMW 2002, first registered on 21 April 1972.

Is 43 WHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 43 WHU shows 33 tests with a 60.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 43 WHU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 43 WHU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.