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OJH 873L

1973 BMW 2002

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

67,380 mi
Last recorded67,380 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJH 873L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 67,380 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 67,259 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 66,857 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 66,385 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 66,237 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 65,982 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 65,776 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 65,632 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 65,450 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 65,023 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 64,783 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 64,336 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 64,075 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 64,075 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 63,726 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 63,141 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 62,727 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 62,064 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 61,623 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 60,850 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 60,301 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 59,918 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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OJH 873L is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 OJH 873L, 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 OJH 873L registered?

OJH 873L is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 4 May 1973.

Is OJH 873L safe to buy?

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