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YTA 361L

1973 BMW 2002

Cream Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

4,737 mi
Last recorded4,737 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 BMW 200250,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTA 361L
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 4,737 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 1,959 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 96,662 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 96,661 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fuel tank insecure boot floor mounting excessivly corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box to center track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 90,824 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 87,363 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 87,363 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan / bulkhead holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 61,083 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 81,083 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 77,444 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 77,444 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 72,360 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Damper dust cover insecure

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 72,360 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch corroded / holed within 30cm of rear damper top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive engine slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Damper dust cover insecure

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 68,573 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Wing,door and wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 65,747 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 65,746 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 61,827 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 58,801 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 58,801 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2013 54,571 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 54,571 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 47,440 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 41,047 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 May 2010 36,930 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 35,893 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 35,638 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 35,033 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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YTA 361L is a 1973 BMW 2002 in Cream with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YTA 361L, 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 YTA 361L registered?

YTA 361L is a 1973 BMW 2002, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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