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ADV 427L

1972 BMW 2002

Cream Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,454 mi
Last recorded69,454 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 BMW 200251,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADV 427L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 69,454 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 69,197 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 68,927 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 68,569 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 68,569 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 68,228 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 68,056 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 68,040 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 68,040 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 67,827 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

windscreen washer pump weak

Pass 8 Nov 2017 67,527 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 67,525 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 67,510 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 67,476 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Braking system leaking both rear pipes (3.6.A.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Suspension arm locating pin insecure all front (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 67,323 miles

corrosion to o/s outer sill and front valance not considered excessive

Fail 29 Mar 2016 67,323 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 67,089 miles

all coolant hoses perished

front valance slightly corroded

o/s outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 67,081 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

o/s/f sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Fail 28 Sep 2011 67,081 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

o/s/f sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 24 Sep 2010 66,948 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2010 66,948 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2009 66,744 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Sep 2008 66,408 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both rear tyre side walls getting poor

Fail 2 Sep 2008 66,408 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyre side walls getting poor

Pass 5 Sep 2007 66,031 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 65,907 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 65,907 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 65,716 miles

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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ADV 427L is a 1972 BMW 2002 in Cream with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ADV 427L, 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

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What year was ADV 427L registered?

ADV 427L is a 1972 BMW 2002, first registered on 23 October 1972.

Is ADV 427L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADV 427L shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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