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OGN 233M

1979 BMW 2002

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,179 mi
Last recorded52,179 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGN 233M
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 52,179 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 52,177 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 52,032 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front seat belts slow 2 return

Pass 4 Dec 2009 48,822 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 48,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major 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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OGN 233M is a 1979 BMW 2002 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OGN 233M, 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 47 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 OGN 233M registered?

OGN 233M is a 1979 BMW 2002, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is OGN 233M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGN 233M shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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