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HAB 194N

1975 BMW 2002

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

37,111 mi
Last recorded37,111 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1975 BMW 200242,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAB 194N
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 37,111 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 37,111 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 37,052 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 36,986 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 36,964 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 36,778 miles

Front valance starting to rust

Pass 17 Apr 2019 36,452 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 36,206 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 36,202 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor / inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 35,255 miles

rear diff oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2017 35,253 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2016 34,616 miles

Lower advise servo vaccum pipe

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear park brake effort a bit low

oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2016 34,616 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

Lower advise servo vaccum pipe

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear park brake effort a bit low

Pass 22 Apr 2015 33,974 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

co 7.4%

Fail 8 Apr 2015 33,974 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

co 7.4%

Pass 30 Apr 2014 32,639 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel pipe corrosion rear

offside front corroded outside prescribed area advise welding

Fail 16 Apr 2014 32,639 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel pipe corrosion rear

offside front corroded outside prescribed area advise welding

Pass 16 Apr 2013 30,879 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 30,879 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 27,067 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 22,611 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 19,497 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 16,792 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 16,792 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 34,436 miles

Battery insecure

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S Boot floor has hole caused by corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2008 34,436 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

N/S boot floor has hole caused by corrosion

O/S parking brake performance low but serviceable

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2007 33,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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HAB 194N is a 1975 BMW 2002 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 1975 BMW 2002 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 42,917 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 HAB 194N, 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 51 years old, this BMW 2002 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HAB 194N is a 1975 BMW 2002, first registered on 8 January 1975.

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