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HLJ 793N

1975 BMW 2002

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

27,759 mi
Last recorded27,759 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1975 BMW 200242,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLJ 793N
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 27,759 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

head lamp tell-tale light dim

Fail 28 Jul 2017 27,759 miles

head lamp tell-tale light dim

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 25,364 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 25,294 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 24,371 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 24,370 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 24,304 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 23,010 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2012 21,584 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 19,385 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 17,078 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2009 14,490 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 12,675 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 10,621 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 7,982 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 7,979 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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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HLJ 793N is a 1975 BMW 2002 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 HLJ 793N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HLJ 793N registered?

HLJ 793N is a 1975 BMW 2002, first registered on 1 March 1975.

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