MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,899 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
n/s door corroded
n/s sill slightly corroded
n/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded
o/s door corroded
o/s sill slightly corroded
o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded
spare wheel holder slightly corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake fluid level just over the min mark
nearside rear outer drivesharft gaitor split
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake fluid level just above the min mark
nearside rear out drivesharft gaitor slightly split
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the BMW 2002?
Based on 6,699 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OUL 229L is a 1972 BMW 2002 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 OUL 229L, 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.
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What year was OUL 229L registered?
OUL 229L is a 1972 BMW 2002, first registered on 14 September 1972.
Is OUL 229L safe to buy?
The MOT history for OUL 229L shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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