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TAF 739N

1974 BMW 2002

Orange Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

82,256 mi
Last recorded82,256 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 BMW 200250,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAF 739N
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 82,256 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 82,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 82,168 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 82,081 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 82,081 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 81,861 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 80,649 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 80,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 80,007 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 79,475 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer track rod end ball-joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 79,466 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely brake caliper (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer track rod end ball-joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 78,579 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 78,579 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 78,443 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 78,443 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 78,113 miles

driver side door rusted

all four tyres close to limit

Fail 26 Sep 2015 78,113 miles

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

driver side door rusted

all four tyres close to limit

Pass 18 Jun 2014 77,155 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 77,155 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 76,549 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 76,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 76,519 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 76,519 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 76,512 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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TAF 739N is a 1974 BMW 2002 in Orange with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 TAF 739N, 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.

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What year was TAF 739N registered?

TAF 739N is a 1974 BMW 2002, first registered on 3 September 1974.

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