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ORE 222L

1972 BMW 2002

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,268 mi
Last recorded10,268 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 BMW 200251,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORE 222L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 10,268 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 10,019 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective reflectors tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 10,019 miles

Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated wrong fixing (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2013 9,804 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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ORE 222L is a 1972 BMW 2002 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 BMW 2002 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 51,602 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 ORE 222L, 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 54 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 ORE 222L registered?

ORE 222L is a 1972 BMW 2002, first registered on 15 September 1972.

Is ORE 222L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORE 222L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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