MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable slight play in idler (2.2.C.1d)
both front seats backs worn
rear shock absorbers outer casings corroded
slight exhaust blow on rear silencer
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable slight play in idler (2.2.C.1d)
rear shock absorbers outer casings corroding
slight exhaust blow on rear silencer
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
n/s/f tyre perished on inner sidewall
nail in n/s/r tyre
under body has been welded and under sealed unable to fully assess condition.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 2002?
Based on 6,699 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TMF 17M is a 1974 BMW 2002 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 TMF 17M, 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 TMF 17M registered?
TMF 17M is a 1974 BMW 2002, first registered on 3 January 1974.
Is TMF 17M safe to buy?
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