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VXC 87N

1974 BMW 2002

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,896 mi
Last recorded69,896 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1974 BMW 200250,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVXC 87N
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 69,896 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 69,893 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 69,892 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% - offside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength complete front valance/cross-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps - no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from T - Piece to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from T - Piece to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure not seated correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged both brake hoses/pipes insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% - nearside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both side mountings not adequately welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside rear handbrake performance weak

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2018 69,886 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 69,886 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Floor to chassis being a stress point. (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow under arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill by jacking point marked in yellow (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under arch marked in yellow (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 69,870 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 69,870 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch- multiple locations (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch- multiple locations (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 69,870 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 50kgf no lock out (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 30kgf no lock out (3.7.B.6a)

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

Diff. leaking

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel 60mm of play (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 69,866 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 69,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 69,715 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 69,114 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 68,636 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 68,535 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 68,535 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 67,793 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 67,216 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 67,216 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 67,210 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 67,210 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both font seats do not tilt

near side front fog light not working

Pass 29 Jun 2007 67,051 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 67,057 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 66,567 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 66,567 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

advise slight play in steering box

off side front wheel bearing very slightly noisey.

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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VXC 87N is a 1974 BMW 2002 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VXC 87N, 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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VXC 87N is a 1974 BMW 2002, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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