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BDL 159L

1973 BMW 2002

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,920 mi
Last recorded69,920 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDL 159L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 69,920 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 69,920 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 69,920 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 69,990 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 69,989 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 69,871 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2010 69,871 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 68,233 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 66,629 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2007 63,141 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 63,141 miles

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 60,847 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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