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AJW 239M

1974 BMW 2002

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,498 mi
Last recorded20,498 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 1974 BMW 200250,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJW 239M
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 20,498 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect + coil spring corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect + coil spring corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Various signs of underside corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2020 19,902 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear park brake effort could be better

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 19,532 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front 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 27 Jun 2019 19,518 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front 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 14 Jun 2018 18,495 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 18,222 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 17,711 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 16,380 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 14,137 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 11,124 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 11,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2012 7,877 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 5,164 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 2,114 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 96,558 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 92,335 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 87,392 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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AJW 239M is a 1974 BMW 2002 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AJW 239M, 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.

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AJW 239M is a 1974 BMW 2002, first registered on 4 February 1974.

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