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PHV 3L

1973 BMW 2002

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,763 mi
Last recorded64,763 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHV 3L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 64,763 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 64,320 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 64,320 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 64,136 miles

Front Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 63,706 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 63,706 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 63,347 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 63,263 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 63,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 63,004 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2014 62,071 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 60,488 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 60,487 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2012 60,128 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 59,610 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 59,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n.s. and o.s.f. underside vehicle structure corroded

rear exhaust rubbers excessively perished

Pass 31 Jul 2009 59,342 miles

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 59,032 miles

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 58,700 miles

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

battery insecure

slight movement uppersteering coloumn

Fail 23 Mar 2007 58,698 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

master cylinder body corrosion

offside front chassis member surface corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2006 57,819 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 57,819 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

general underbody component surface corrosion.

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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PHV 3L is a 1973 BMW 2002 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 PHV 3L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PHV 3L registered?

PHV 3L is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 19 March 1973.

Is PHV 3L safe to buy?

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