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JVW 999N

1975 BMW 2002

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,752 mi
Last recorded43,752 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1975 BMW 200242,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVW 999N
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 43,752 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 43,752 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 42,594 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 41,251 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 39,779 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 36,546 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 36,546 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 34,671 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 33,360 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 31,075 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 29,603 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 27,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

slight cracking of offside front tyre tread

unable to assess completeness of some underbody welds

Fail 4 Dec 2013 27,683 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear brake hose ends insecure

slight cracking of offside front tyre tread

unable to assess completeness of some underbody welds

Pass 20 Nov 2012 25,748 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear coil spring not centrally located at lower end

not possible to fully examine internal welds on front floorpan

Fail 19 Nov 2012 25,747 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear coil spring not centrally located at lower end

not possible to fully examine internal welds on front floorpan

Fail 28 Nov 2011 91,344 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 91,344 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2010 88,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 88,694 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 35,509 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 35,509 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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JVW 999N is a 1975 BMW 2002 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JVW 999N, 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 JVW 999N registered?

JVW 999N is a 1975 BMW 2002, first registered on 13 May 1975.

Is JVW 999N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVW 999N shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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