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UTK 237L

1973 BMW 2002

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,953 mi
Last recorded38,953 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTK 237L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2025 38,953 miles

Central Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch missing door cant be opened from inside (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam light switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel corroded at front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 38,654 miles

BOTH CLUTCH MASTER AND SLAVE CORRODED.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rearmost of x2. (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch pipe to slave has heavy corrosion.

Heavy underseal coated accross entire chassis.

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at front n/s. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, to flexi hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear lower shock bushes deteriorated.

Fail 5 Jun 2023 38,653 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested High beam stuck on (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wing on top of chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

A lot of Under Body corrosion

Nearside Front Clutch pipe corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 38,627 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill & under rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside front inner sill corroded

offside hazards inoperative

solenoid doors fitted ( vehicle presented with windows open)

wiring poorly insulated going through body holes (under front wheelarches)

Pass 15 Feb 2018 36,739 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 34,760 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 33,771 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 32,072 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 30,599 miles

heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Mar 2013 29,827 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 27,105 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Apr 2011 24,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 23,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,532 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 18,085 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 14,321 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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UTK 237L is a 1973 BMW 2002 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 UTK 237L, 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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UTK 237L is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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