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YJI 2002

1973 BMW 2002

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

7,098 mi
Last recorded7,098 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJI 2002
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 7,098 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 6,744 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 5,757 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 5,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 5,230 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 5,230 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 4,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leaks on engine and rear axle

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 3,073 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Oil leak

Oil leak from rear diff

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 3,043 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Oil leak

Oil leak from rear diff

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 7 Apr 2012 2,029 miles

Gearbox leaking oil

Near side front and near side rear tyres slightly perished

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear differential leaking oil

Slight corrosion to both front chassis rails

Pass 7 Apr 2012 2,029 miles

Gearbox leaking oil

Near side front and near side rear tyres slightly perished

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear differential leaking oil

Slight corrosion to both front chassis rails

Pass 16 Apr 2011 245 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Slight oil leak around rear differential

Pass 10 Apr 2010 97,716 miles

slight play in steering joints

wipers park slightly high in screen

Pass 12 Jun 2009 95,519 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2008 91,367 miles

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

nearside seat belt twisted

Pass 13 Jun 2007 87,783 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 84,442 miles

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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YJI 2002 is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YJI 2002, 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 YJI 2002 registered?

YJI 2002 is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 4 December 1973.

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