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LAJ 682P

1975 BMW 2002

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,444 mi
Last recorded46,444 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 1975 BMW 200242,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAJ 682P
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 46,444 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 46,444 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 46,192 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr lower arms (x2 sets) (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf lateral lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

clutch fluid leaking above pedal

nsf and osf seat backrests slight play between securing hooks and metal plates

oil leak top engine down

rear coil springs corroded

rear diff and gearbox oil leaks

slight free play between steering wheel & road wheels and when pull/push steering wheel

Fail 2 Oct 2017 46,003 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too far to the right nsf (1.8)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf lower arm (2.4.G.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating nsf (3.7.B.3)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr lower arms (X2 sets) (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf lateral lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

clutch fluid leaking above pedal

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively osf (3.7.B.3)

nsf and osf seat backrests slight play between securing hooks and metal plates

oil leak top engine down

rear diff and gearbox oil leaks

slight free play between steering wheel and road wheels

Pass 28 Sep 2016 44,921 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf lateral lower arm inner and outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr lower arm bushes x2 sets (2.4.G.2)

no clear view front brake pads

rear diff and gearbox oil leak

slight free between steering wheel and road wheels

Fail 15 Sep 2016 44,921 miles

Brake cable insecure nsr park brake cable securing clip broken (3.5.1d)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. osf (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2nd section from rear hole, right next to join with rear section (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too far to the right osf (1.8)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working osr (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate nsr (1.1.C.1e)

Steering system fouling steering box arm fouling osf lower suspension arm (2.2.D.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired nsr hole inner wheel arch within 3ocm shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf lateral lower arms inner and outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr lower arm bushes x2 sets (2.4.G.2)

no clear view front brake pads

rear diff and gearbox oil leak

slight free between steering wheel and road wheels

Pass 17 Sep 2015 44,394 miles

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr inner bushes (x2 each side) (2.4.G.2)

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

babyseats fitted nsf and nsr not allowing full inspection of the seatbelts

rear diff and gearbox damp (oil)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 44,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr inner bushes (x2 each side) (2.4.G.2)

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

babyseats fitted nsf and nsr not allowing full inspection of the seatbelts

rear diff and gearbox damp (oil)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 43,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front prop shaft seal leak

nsr light lense crack

osr and nsr lower arn inner and outer bushes cracks

rear diff oil leak

windscreen wiper park position quite high

Fail 3 Oct 2014 43,990 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front prop shaft seal leak

nsr light lense crack

osr and nsr lower arn inner and outer bushes cracks

rear diff oil leak

windscreen wiper park position quite high

Pass 9 Oct 2013 43,887 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 43,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Hand operated control valve excessively corroded (3.2.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

Water Leaking

Pass 27 Sep 2012 43,021 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 43,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 41,340 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 41,340 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 37,801 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 37,801 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 9,075 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r inner sill started to rust

Pass 9 Oct 2007 4,992 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 16,059 miles

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

Offside Front 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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LAJ 682P is a 1975 BMW 2002 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LAJ 682P, 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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LAJ 682P is a 1975 BMW 2002, first registered on 26 September 1975.

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