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OPE 802L

1973 BMW 2002

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,446 mi
Last recorded84,446 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPE 802L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 84,446 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 84,195 miles

NSF floor slightly corroded.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 84,102 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

NSF floor slightly corroded.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 83,778 miles

NSF floor slightly corroded.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 83,520 miles

Slight corrosion on nsf floor.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 83,262 miles

NSF floor slightly corroded.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT & REAR (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 63,023 miles

NS&OS rear brake binding very slightly.

NSF floor slightly corroded.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 82,650 miles

NSF floor corroded slightly.

Rear brakes binding slightly.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2012 82,032 miles

NSF floor slightly corroded.

NSF seatbelt retracting system slightly weak.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 81,642 miles

NSF floor slightly corroded.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 80,920 miles

Slight corrosion on front panel.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 80,647 miles

Front panel corrded slightly in places.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 80,353 miles

NS floor slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 80,216 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 80,216 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front ns and os floor corroded [outside any pre-scribed areas]

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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OPE 802L is a 1973 BMW 2002 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OPE 802L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OPE 802L?

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What year was OPE 802L registered?

OPE 802L is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 3 January 1973.

Is OPE 802L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPE 802L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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