MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,295 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 2002?
Based on 6,699 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XSP 859M is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Orange with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 XSP 859M, 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 XSP 859M registered?
XSP 859M is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 1 October 1973.
Is XSP 859M safe to buy?
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