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PAB 753L

1972 BMW 2002

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

31,711 mi
Last recorded31,711 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 BMW 200251,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAB 753L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 31,711 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 26,763 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 21,672 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 15,474 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 10,815 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 5,205 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 17 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 47,103 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 47,103 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 44,175 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 40,304 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 36,028 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 36,010 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s front brake low efficiency

Pass 26 Jul 2013 35,899 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 35,460 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 34,983 miles

Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism slightly worn (3.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 34,670 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs warped

slight knock in steering

Pass 6 Jul 2010 34,670 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs warped

slight knock in steering

Pass 11 Jul 2009 34,312 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2009 34,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 33,932 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s handbrake out of adjustment

Fail 9 Jul 2007 32,934 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight drag on o/s rear brake

Pass 9 Jul 2007 32,934 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight drag on o/s rear brake

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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PAB 753L is a 1972 BMW 2002 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 PAB 753L, 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 PAB 753L registered?

PAB 753L is a 1972 BMW 2002, first registered on 20 September 1972.

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