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VPR 140L

1973 BMW 2002

Turquoise Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,031 mi
Last recorded26,031 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPR 140L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 26,031 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 25,873 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Advancing underbody corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front, Nearside rear & Offside rear Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody Undersealed

Pass 26 Feb 2018 25,202 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface rust n/s and o/s sills

Pass 24 Feb 2017 25,064 miles

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

surface rust both sills

Pass 20 Feb 2016 24,788 miles

Nearside Front slight bind wheel

surface rust sills

Pass 24 Jan 2015 24,915 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 23,176 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface rust sills

Fail 17 Feb 2014 23,176 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface rust sills

Pass 12 Jan 2013 22,711 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 22,098 miles

surface rust sills

Pass 20 Jan 2011 20,967 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 20,964 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 20,121 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 19,203 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 19,203 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 107,675 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 17,675 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 16,719 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 15,837 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 15,837 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VPR 140L is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Turquoise with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VPR 140L, 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 VPR 140L registered?

VPR 140L is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 5 July 1973.

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