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PCH 850L

1972 BMW 2002

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

10,244 mi
Last recorded10,244 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 1972 BMW 200251,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCH 850L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 10,244 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

rear diff leaking

slight play both front wheel bearings

throttle peddle missing

Fail 15 Jul 2021 10,244 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

rear diff leaking

slight play both front wheel bearings

throttle peddle missing

Fail 10 May 2021 10,244 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up to right. (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front floor slightly corroded.

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring not seated correctly.

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 10,242 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 10,199 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 10,172 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 10,061 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 9,937 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 9,828 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 9,747 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 9,706 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 9,648 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 9,630 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 9,630 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 9,585 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 9,584 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 9,584 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 9,584 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 9,410 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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PCH 850L is a 1972 BMW 2002 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PCH 850L, 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 PCH 850L registered?

PCH 850L is a 1972 BMW 2002, first registered on 16 October 1972.

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