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HGV 884N

1975 BMW 2002

Yellow Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,118 mi
Last recorded18,118 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1975 BMW 200242,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGV 884N
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 18,118 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 17,533 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 17,393 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 17,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

gearbox mounting deteriorating

Pass 24 Aug 2020 17,077 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 16,822 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 16,174 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 16,174 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 16,040 miles

Oil leak gear box ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 15,922 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 15,819 miles

N/S/F sill corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F sill corroded

O/S/R floorpan slight corrosion behind wheel

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2015 15,817 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F sill corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F sill corroded

O/S/R floorpan slight corrosion behind wheel

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 15,653 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front floorpan corroded but not within percribed area

nearside front floorpan corroded but not within percribed area

offside rear wheel arch outer skin holed due to corrosion

oil leak from engine, gearbox, and rear diff

Pass 3 Jul 2013 15,444 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 15,171 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 14,660 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 14,155 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 14,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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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HGV 884N is a 1975 BMW 2002 in Yellow with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HGV 884N, 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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What year was HGV 884N registered?

HGV 884N is a 1975 BMW 2002, first registered on 12 February 1975.

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