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PGK 137L

1973 BMW 2002

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

78,805 mi
Last recorded78,805 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGK 137L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 78,805 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 78,806 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 78,806 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 78,506 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 78,505 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 77,999 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 77,005 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 73,331 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 71,476 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 70,469 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 70,468 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2015 69,834 miles

clutch + brake peddle rubar missing

Fail 15 Jul 2015 69,834 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

clutch + brake peddle rubar missing

Pass 24 Jun 2014 68,821 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 67,391 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 61,941 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Jul 2011 57,033 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 52,670 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 49,960 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 47,188 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 47,188 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front number plate cracked

O/S/F lower wing/jacking point rusted through

Oil leak

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Jul 2007 46,041 miles

Front brakes slightly out of ballance.

O/S UNDER SILL & FLOORS RUSTING UNDER UNDERSEAL.

Fail 2 Jul 2007 46,041 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Subframe 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)

PARKING BRAKE LIGHT STAYING ON.

Pass 27 Jun 2006 43,182 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 43,182 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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PGK 137L is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1973 BMW 2002 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 50,413 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 PGK 137L, 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 53 years old, this BMW 2002 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PGK 137L registered?

PGK 137L is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 28 March 1973.

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