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PSG 801M

1974 BMW 2002

Silver Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,178 mi
Last recorded9,178 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 1974 BMW 200250,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSG 801M
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 9,178 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 9,178 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 9,178 miles

Both front tyres have rubbed in wheel arches

O/s/r outer cv boot is leaking grease

Engine oil leaks. Underside of vehicle is covered in oil

Fail 13 Aug 2015 9,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres have rubbed in wheel arches

O/s/r outer cv boot is leaking grease

Engine oil leaks. Underside of vehicle is covered in oil

Pass 19 Dec 2013 9,076 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 9,075 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 9,175 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 9,175 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 6,341 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 6,341 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

general under body surface corrosion

heavy surface corrosion to both outer sill panels, and to front lower valance.

Pass 8 Jun 2006 1,102 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 1,102 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brakes binding slightly

some previous welding repairs to floors

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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PSG 801M is a 1974 BMW 2002 in Silver with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PSG 801M, 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 PSG 801M registered?

PSG 801M is a 1974 BMW 2002, first registered on 9 April 1974.

Is PSG 801M safe to buy?

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