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BYY 678H

1970 BMW 2002

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

340 mi
Last recorded340 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 1970 BMW 200265,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYY 678H
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 340 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 100,097 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Jun 2022 99,744 miles

rear coil springs corroded

slight oil leak from rear diff

some light corrosion to rear parts of inner sills

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 3 Jun 2021 98,969 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear diff leaking oil

some corrosion to inner sills

Fail 3 Jun 2021 98,969 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear diff leaking oil

some corrosion to inner sills

Pass 16 May 2018 97,770 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 14 May 2018 97,764 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 31 May 2017 97,282 miles

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 96,531 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 95,664 miles

corrosion to nearside inner wheel arch

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 6 Jun 2014 94,380 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 94,376 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust rusty

knocking noise fron o/s front steering/suspension

Pass 4 Jun 2013 92,851 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

unerside of vehicle has been coated with underseal

Fail 31 May 2013 92,846 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

unerside of vehicle has been coated with underseal

Pass 9 Jun 2011 89,127 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers seat cover split

Pass 26 Jan 2011 88,126 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers seat swab split

Fail 5 Jan 2010 89,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2009 88,194 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 88,194 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

bonnet bis heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre is perished and very close to legal limit, should be replaced at the earliest oppertunity

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall is perished

small amount of play in steering box

small amount of play in steering sector shaft

vehicle is in a generally poor condition

Pass 21 May 2008 87,649 miles

n/s/f door has severe corrosion to its bottom

Pass 16 Apr 2007 83,834 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside door corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2007 83,820 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

fuse carrier needs cleaning

Pass 16 Feb 2006 82,956 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 82,933 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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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BYY 678H is a 1970 BMW 2002 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 BMW 2002 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 65,450 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 BYY 678H, 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 56 years old, this BMW 2002 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BYY 678H is a 1970 BMW 2002, first registered on 15 May 1970.

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