MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,920 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front tyre outter wall perished
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the BMW 2002?
Based on 6,699 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BDL 159L is a 1973 BMW 2002 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 BDL 159L, 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 BDL 159L registered?
BDL 159L is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 19 April 1973.
Is BDL 159L safe to buy?
The MOT history for BDL 159L shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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