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PCD 835M

1974 BMW 2002

Orange Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,956 mi
Last recorded86,956 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 1974 BMW 200250,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCD 835M
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 86,956 miles

Front Inner wheel arches corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat mounting area corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front valance corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2019 86,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front valance corroded

inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 85,951 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front valance corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2018 85,951 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front valance corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2017 85,714 miles

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

front lower valance corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 80,783 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 75,106 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 70,996 miles

n/s front inner wheel arch corroded out of area

Pass 12 Jun 2013 66,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 12 Jun 2013 66,582 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Oct 2011 60,222 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 60,222 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 53,925 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 47,684 miles

front valence rusty

passenger seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Jun 2009 47,872 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front valence rusty

passenger seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Oct 2007 40,817 miles

Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 35,105 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 35,105 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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PCD 835M is a 1974 BMW 2002 in Orange with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 BMW 2002 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 50,546 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 PCD 835M, 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 52 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 PCD 835M registered?

PCD 835M is a 1974 BMW 2002, first registered on 22 April 1974.

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