MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,113 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak ()
underbody heavily undersealed
windscreen de-laminating
Oil leak ()
exhaust system deteriorated/corroded and has slight leak of gases
underbody heavily undersealed
windscreen de-laminated outside swept area
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the BMW 2002?
Based on 6,699 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UEC 148L is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 UEC 148L, 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 UEC 148L registered?
UEC 148L is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 23 May 1973.
Is UEC 148L safe to buy?
The MOT history for UEC 148L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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