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MRX 604P

1983 BMW 2002

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

12,577 mi
Last recorded12,577 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRX 604P
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 12,577 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 12,313 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 12,313 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 6,343 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 6,177 miles

Slight oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 6,153 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine running poor (misfire)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 5,612 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 5,612 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 5,483 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 5,483 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 47,684 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 2,261 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 97,864 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 96,205 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 93,176 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2005 88,052 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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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MRX 604P is a 1983 BMW 2002 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MRX 604P, 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 43 years old, this BMW 2002 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MRX 604P registered?

MRX 604P is a 1983 BMW 2002, first registered on 31 March 1983.

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