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JYJ 236N

1975 BMW 2002

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,214 mi
Last recorded80,214 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1975 BMW 200242,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYJ 236N
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1975
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 80,214 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 78,327 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 77,263 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 76,990 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 76,732 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 76,732 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 39,529 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 39,529 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 39,529 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 39,535 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 39,529 miles

main beam dim but working

Fail 24 Aug 2010 39,529 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

main beam dim but working

Fail 8 Jul 2010 39,529 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

CORROSION IN PROGRES

Pass 27 Jul 2007 39,529 miles

corrision in progress

Pass 29 Jul 2006 39,529 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 39,529 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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JYJ 236N is a 1975 BMW 2002 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JYJ 236N, 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 JYJ 236N registered?

JYJ 236N is a 1975 BMW 2002, first registered on 4 June 1975.

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