MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,969 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Sound deadening material insecure Laying on Exhaust (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch, not considered to be a prescribed area.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Signs of fluid above brake / clutch pedal area, No leaks apparent at time of test.
Offside front tyre sidewall lightly damaged, no reinforcing seen
Underside heavily "wax-oiled" or similar
Centre exhaust support rubber broken
Underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed/waxoiled.
Indicator visual tell tale inop, but audible tell tale working.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under vehicle and brake pipes heavily undersealed
Exposed parts of brake pipes corroded, none considered excessive.
Underside (including brake pipes) heavily undersealed/wax-oiled.
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exposed parts of brake pipes corroded, none considered excessive.
Underside (including brake pipes) heavily undersealed/wax-oiled.
Corrosion on front chassis legs, none considered excessive.
Noted slight brake pull to right, not considered severe.
Rear tyres cracked & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.
Slight exhaust leak (front end).
Underside heavily coated in underseal/"wax-oil".
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear tyres perished & worn close to limit.
Exposed areas of brake pipes lightly corroded.
Underside covered in "wax-oil" type sealer, checks made as possible.
How Reliable is the BMW 2002?
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FMF 188J is a 1970 BMW 2002 in Maroon with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 FMF 188J, 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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FMF 188J is a 1970 BMW 2002, first registered on 3 September 1970.
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