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HYU 138N

1975 BMW 2002

Yellow Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

18,195 mi
Last recorded18,195 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 1975 BMW 200242,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYU 138N
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 18,195 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 18,108 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 18,106 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 18,089 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 18,064 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 18,061 miles

Brake lever excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 18,025 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 17,978 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 17,978 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 17,918 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 17,754 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 17,713 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 17,710 miles

Centre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 17,670 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 17,669 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 17,536 miles

surface rust on suspension componants on under side

Pass 23 Apr 2009 17,179 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 May 2008 17,070 miles

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle components rusty

Fail 23 May 2008 17,069 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle components rusty

Pass 31 May 2007 16,781 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 16,593 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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HYU 138N is a 1975 BMW 2002 in Yellow with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HYU 138N, 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 HYU 138N registered?

HYU 138N is a 1975 BMW 2002, first registered on 8 May 1975.

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