MOT History from tests of petrol BMW 2002s year 1973

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Pass percent:71.00%

(The average a petrol BMW 2002 year 1973 passes without issue)

Based on:600 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	35
Headlamp aim out of alignment	30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	17
Rear brake binding	16
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	16
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	15
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	9
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	8
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Registration plate issues	5
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Brake pipe excessively corroded	4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported bracket behind strut \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/wheel arch inner \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened coil seat \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill /floor \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s front inner wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Brake servo leaking \|3.6.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed \|5.2.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Front Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Brake pipe inappropriately repaired \|3.6.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Inner Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe leaking To Brake Caliper \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	1
Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Steering locking device missing both track rod ends \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering locking device insecure from steering arm to drag link \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Sub-frame locating pin incorrectly positioned \|2.4.G.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Steering system fouling drop arm nut fouling lower suspension arm \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage \|3.1.4a\|	1
Parking brake lever releases when knocked \|3.1.6a\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose \|2.4.C.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both \|1.7.5a\|	1
Rear Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Electrical wiring insecure in boot \|1.9.2a\|	1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired subframe \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Stop lamp not working both \|1.2.1b\|	1
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Centre Ball joint has excessive play steering arm ball joints both ends \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Centre Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Steering system excessively rough Drag link ball joint xs play \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Vehicle Identification Number incomplete \|6.3.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working sidelamp \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit modified and seriously weakened top mount \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Fuel tank insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Fuel pipe insecure at tank \|7.2.1\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet \|6.4.1\|	1
Parking brake lever insecure \|3.1.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm inappropriately repaired \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Oil leaking excessively from engine \|8.4.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)	1
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion hole near osr axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake slave cylinder and accelerator mounting corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion hole in nsf wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Headlamp not working on main beam o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))	1
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire fuel tank fill pipe hose clip insecure and breather pipe insecure allowing fuel vapour into vehicle (6.1.3 (a) (ii))	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))	1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	1
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	1
Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill & under rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))	1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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MOT History from tests of petrol BMW 2002s year 1973

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