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XHZ 202

1991 BMW 2002

Orange Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,095 mi
Last recorded41,095 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHZ 202
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1991
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 41,095 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s fading (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 41,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive adjusted carb. (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s fading (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 May 2024 40,258 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 39,771 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 39,591 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

surface corrosion on front suspension

Pass 23 Aug 2016 39,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

general braking system component corrosion noted

Fail 18 Aug 2016 39,365 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking master cylinder area? (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

general braking system component corrosion noted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 39,234 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 39,200 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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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XHZ 202 is a 1991 BMW 2002 in Orange with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XHZ 202, 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 35 years old, this BMW 2002 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XHZ 202 registered?

XHZ 202 is a 1991 BMW 2002, first registered on 1 July 1991.

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