MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,511 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt two dust covers on steering arms (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative also gives other electrical issues in the vehicle (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/sill end (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/sill end/floor (2.4.A.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides front to rear (6.1.B.2)
drivers seat mounting area holed/corroded
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all suspension and steering bushes perishing
core plugs leaking
corrossion in prescribed areas not holed as yet
nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edges
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all suspension and steering bushes perishing
core plugs leaking
corrossion in prescribed areas not holed as yet
nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edges
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
corrossion outside prescribed areas
nearside rear tyre perishing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
corossion holed outside prescribed areas
nearside rear tyre wearing on outeredge and perished
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (3.1.9)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column shaft damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
handbrake lever worn
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
n/s/r inner wheelarch corroded
slight freeplay detected at seering wheel
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
handbrake lever worn
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
n/s/r inner wheelarch corroded
slight freeplay detected at steering wheel
both front seat belts frayed
both front tie rod bar bushes perished
engine oil leak
o/s/f and n/s/f chassis rails corroded
o/s/f trailing arm front bush perished
slight play in both front wheel bearings
under body corrosion
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front seat belts frayed
both front tie rod bar bushes perished
engine oil leak
o/s/f and n/s/f chassis rails corroded
o/s/f trailing arm front bush perished
slight play in both front wheel bearings
under body corrosion
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the BMW 2002?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NSX 487P is a 1976 BMW 2002 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
Across all 1976 BMW 2002 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 42,750 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 NSX 487P, 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 50 years old, this BMW 2002 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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NSX 487P is a 1976 BMW 2002, first registered on 16 January 1976.
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