£11,880 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1975 BMW 2002 Cabriolet
United Kingdom • 28 Aug 2021
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This BMW 2002 received a major restoration in 2004/2005 by a marque specialist, with supporting documentation and maintenance records. It has driven 25,000 miles since, including an engine rebuild and differential replacement.
Condition
6
Based on the description, the car has undergone significant restoration work and regular maintenance. The presence of photos and bills from the 2004/2005 restoration, along with service records back to 1999, indicate that the car has been cared for. However, there are mentions of a secondhand differential, an engine rebuild, and an exchange carburetor, suggesting that some mechanical issues have been addressed. The car has also covered a considerable mileage since restoration. Without a current inspection, wear and tear might be present that isn't mentioned.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
3595006
Chassis No:
Odometer:
25,000 miles
[Reg Number]
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
When the vendor purchased this car in 2016 it was advertised as having been well‑maintained and subject to major restoration in 2004/2005 with marque specialist Jaymic, totalling in excess of £8,000.
After the work, the car covered around 20,000 miles before the vendor's acquisition; he has used the car regularly since then covering a further 5,000 miles.
The advert also stated that it had been in long‑term ownership from 1992 to 2015.
The well‑organised paperwork folder includes current and past V5s, MoTs back to 1989, photos of the 2004/2005 restoration along with correspondence and bills relating to that renovation, copies of magazine articles relating to the BMW 2002, and general service and maintenance bills back to 1999.
These include a (secondhand) differential in 2010, an engine rebuild in 2006 with a reconditioned cylinder head following a broken exhaust, and an exchange carburettor the same year.
There's also the 2016 bill of sale for £12,750, the 2016 sale advert, and s...
Points of note
£1,374
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£18,303
Median Price (Since 2020)
£69,369
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Sales
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jul 27 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
27,759 miles
Registration Date
1975-03-01
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 28 2017 with 27,759 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- head lamp tell-tale light dim
Failed
On Jul 28 2017 with 27,759 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- head lamp tell-tale light dim
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Passed
On Jun 23 2016 with 25,364 miles
Passed
On Mar 03 2016 with 25,294 miles
Passed
On Apr 10 2015 with 24,371 miles
Failed
On Apr 02 2015 with 24,370 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On May 27 2014 with 24,304 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On May 03 2013 with 23,010 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On May 03 2012 with 21,584 miles
Passed
On May 27 2011 with 19,385 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed
On Jun 01 2010 with 17,078 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed
On May 13 2009 with 14,490 miles
Passed
On May 23 2008 with 12,675 miles
Passed
On May 18 2007 with 10,621 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Jun 01 2006 with 7,982 miles
Failed
On May 26 2006 with 7,979 miles
There were 7 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- (Dangerous) Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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