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HHX 974N

1974 BMW 2002

Yellow Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

67,907 mi
Last recorded67,907 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1974 BMW 200250,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHX 974N
MakeBMW
Model2002
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc
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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 67,907 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 67,795 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 67,656 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 67,656 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2023 67,536 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 67,461 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 67,287 miles

Offside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 67,042 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2019 66,986 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 66,941 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 66,809 miles

parking brake very weak

play in nearside front steering ball joint just acceptable at time of test.

poor beam image from offside headlamp just acceptable at time of test.

slight exhaust blow.

Fail 6 May 2017 77,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust slight leak

Pass 14 May 2016 66,690 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 66,516 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 66,308 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 66,144 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 65,688 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 65,416 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 65,549 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 65,226 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 65,226 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 64,582 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 64,582 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 64,490 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 64,284 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 63,226 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s outter seal starting to corroded

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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HHX 974N is a 1974 BMW 2002 in Yellow with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1974 BMW 2002 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 50,546 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 HHX 974N, 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 52 years old, this BMW 2002 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HHX 974N registered?

HHX 974N is a 1974 BMW 2002, first registered on 10 December 1974.

Is HHX 974N safe to buy?

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