MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,372 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s/r brake slightly binding
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 2002?
Based on 6,699 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OCC 242M is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Red 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 OCC 242M, 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 OCC 242M registered?
OCC 242M is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 16 November 1973.
Is OCC 242M safe to buy?
The MOT history for OCC 242M shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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