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NAF 651M

1973 BMW 2002

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

11,010 mi
Last recorded11,010 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAF 651M
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 11,010 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 10,655 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 9,372 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 9,368 miles

Nearside hand brake has reduced efficiency

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 7,906 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 4,935 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 4,407 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 3,847 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

long hand brake travel.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 3,847 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

long hand brake travel.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 2,488 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

propshaft flange nut lose

Pass 8 Mar 2012 1,647 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 815 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

long hand brake travel

Fail 16 Mar 2010 237 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long hand brake travel

slight play in steering box

Pass 16 Mar 2010 237 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long hand brake travel

slight play in steering box

Pass 13 Mar 2009 99,766 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 99,409 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2007 99,221 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 98,914 miles

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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NAF 651M is a 1973 BMW 2002 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NAF 651M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NAF 651M registered?

NAF 651M is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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