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XGR 11L

1973 BMW 2002

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

18,695 mi
Last recorded18,695 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGR 11L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 18,695 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 17,538 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 17,538 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 16,560 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 16,560 miles

Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 15,576 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 14,869 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 13,602 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 13,602 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 10,964 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 9,492 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 7,892 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 7,362 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 7,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 7,207 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 7,156 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 6,775 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 6,574 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 3,996 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 3,061 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 1,550 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 828 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 97,743 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 97,743 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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XGR 11L is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XGR 11L, 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 XGR 11L registered?

XGR 11L is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 24 April 1973.

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