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OJN 271M

1973 BMW 2002

Yellow Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

10,530 mi
Last recorded10,530 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJN 271M
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 10,530 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 10,197 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 10,147 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 10,107 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 9,735 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 9,484 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 9,395 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 9,332 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside outer door handle inscure

Pass 27 Mar 2018 9,051 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 8,904 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 7,572 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 7,008 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 5,905 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 4,432 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 3,936 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 3,250 miles

nearside headlamp beam pattern slightly misshapen

Fail 28 Apr 2010 3,250 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside headlamp beam pattern slightly misshapen

Fail 15 Apr 2009 2,494 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 2,494 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 1,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside headlamp beam pattern slightly misshapen

Pass 26 Mar 2007 906 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 99,482 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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OJN 271M is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Yellow with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OJN 271M, 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 OJN 271M registered?

OJN 271M is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 12 November 1973.

Is OJN 271M safe to buy?

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