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TDV 148M

1975 BMW 2002

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,739 mi
Last recorded21,739 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 1975 BMW 200242,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDV 148M
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 21,739 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 19,744 miles

Offside Rear Floor slightly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2015 18,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 17,344 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable to make a full inspection of underbody due to underseal

Pass 20 Feb 2013 16,035 miles

Oil leak

Unable to carry out a full inspection of the underbody due to underseal

Fail 18 Feb 2013 16,035 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Unable to carry out a full inspection of the underbody due to underseal

Pass 22 Feb 2012 11,681 miles

Both front lower arm inner bushes deteriorating

Nearside front lower arm ball joint gaiter deteriorating

Rear driveshaft gaiters leaking grease

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Steering box has a slight weep

Various oil weeps

Pass 1 Apr 2011 11,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 11,450 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 11,450 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.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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TDV 148M is a 1975 BMW 2002 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1975 BMW 2002 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 42,917 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 TDV 148M, 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 51 years old, this BMW 2002 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TDV 148M registered?

TDV 148M is a 1975 BMW 2002, first registered on 8 July 1975.

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