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OKV 8M

1973 BMW 2002

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

60,020 mi
Last recorded60,020 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKV 8M
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 60,020 miles

Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion offside rear spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 May 2017 60,020 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 59,796 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 59,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2013 59,398 miles

Both front floor pan corroded

Fail 3 May 2013 59,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 58,390 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front floors and chassis corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 10 Nov 2011 58,390 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front floors and chassis corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 4 Nov 2010 57,729 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 57,405 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

small hole in n/s chassis leg. not within 30cm rule

Pass 28 Aug 2009 56,367 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 56,367 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 May 2008 55,754 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 55,596 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 55,596 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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OKV 8M is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 OKV 8M, 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 OKV 8M registered?

OKV 8M is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 1 November 1973.

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