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CYC 511J

1970 BMW 2002

Blue Petrol 1789cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,921 mi
Last recorded13,921 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1970 BMW 200265,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYC 511J
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,789cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2026 13,921 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 13,726 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 8,858 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 8,683 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 8,396 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 8,185 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 8,114 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (f))

nearside and offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 15 Jan 2018 7,778 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 17 Oct 2016 7,489 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 7,484 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 6,777 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 6,659 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 14 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 14 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 12 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 11 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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CYC 511J is a 1970 BMW 2002 in Blue with a 1,789cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 BMW 2002 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 65,450 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 CYC 511J, 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 56 years old, this BMW 2002 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CYC 511J registered?

CYC 511J is a 1970 BMW 2002, first registered on 21 December 1970.

Is CYC 511J safe to buy?

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