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TLT 326M

1973 BMW 2002

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

30,236 mi
Last recorded30,236 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLT 326M
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 30,236 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 30,202 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 30,202 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire fuel tank fill pipe hose clip insecure and breather pipe insecure allowing fuel vapour into vehicle (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 29,917 miles

All suspension bushes showing wear

Both remote servos poor operation

Fail 10 Jan 2018 29,916 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Braking system leaking supply to master leaking on hose from remote res (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All suspension bushes showing wear

Both remote servos poor operation

Engine misfire poor running

Pass 21 Jun 2016 29,792 miles

Front brake discs look thin and in poor condition

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Rear inner arch by axle mount is weak

Offside Front upper inner arch by spring rusty but not holed

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Rear tyre sidewall is perished

coolant leak from top hose

no rear fog lamp

o/s/f and n/s/f front anti-roll bar bushes perished

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearing not checked due to brake slightly binding

oil leak (engine/gearbox)

slight play in steering arm

steering box covered in oil

underside of vehicle is heavily covered in under seal

Fail 21 Jun 2016 29,792 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake discs look thin and in poor condition

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Rear inner arch by axle mount is weak

Offside Front upper inner arch by spring rusty but not holed

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Rear tyre sidewall is perished

coolant leak from top hose

no rear fog lamp

o/s/f and n/s/f front anti-roll bar bushes perished

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearing not checked due to brake slightly binding

oil leak (engine/gearbox)

slight play in steering arm

steering box covered in oil

underside of vehicle is heavily covered in under seal

Pass 26 Mar 2015 29,729 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 29,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front, chassis to body, excessively corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 29,706 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 29,706 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2011 29,683 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 29,670 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 29,399 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 29,385 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 29,204 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 28,882 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 28,636 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 27,479 miles

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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TLT 326M is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TLT 326M, 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 TLT 326M registered?

TLT 326M is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 10 October 1973.

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