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MAH 386L

1973 BMW 2002

Orange Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,770 mi
Last recorded17,770 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAH 386L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 17,770 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 17,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 17,039 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 16,920 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 15,251 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 10,446 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 3,499 miles

Coolant leak

Water pump leaking.

o/s door brake not holding.

Pass 5 Dec 2012 96,553 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 89,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small crake in n/s head light lens.

Fail 18 Dec 2010 83,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 18 Dec 2010 83,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake is binding slightly

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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MAH 386L is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Orange with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1973 BMW 2002 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 50,413 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 MAH 386L, 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 53 years old, this BMW 2002 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MAH 386L registered?

MAH 386L is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 18 May 1973.

Is MAH 386L safe to buy?

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