
Asking Price: £49,995
1973 BMW 2002Tii
Classic & Sportscar Centre • United Kingdom
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This BMW 2002tii has undergone a major cosmetic and structural overhaul in 2011 and has been recently repainted. It features a 1990cc engine with a 5-speed manual transmission and has participated in several rally events.

Condition
7
Thorough restoration, slight wear possible.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
TYY409M
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
In 2008, TYY 409M was featured in an article about the BMW 2002 in Classic Monthly Magazines' issue of December.
The 4-page spread offers a great insight into the model and the history, though the main takeaway is the driving experience offered by the classic German sports saloon.
At the time of the article, the Tii was being cherished by its owner in Dorset.
Soon thereafter, the 2002 was on a ferry to Dublin where the car remained for several years.November of 2011 was the time that saw the BMW in requirement of a major cosmetic and structural overhaul.
The car was inspected prior to being stripped back with all the panels being removed to access any areas of corrosion on the floor pans and wings.
With the car fully stripped back, it was professionally renewed and superbly built back up.
The 2002tii was then repainted to an exceptional standard.
The photographs accompanying the extensive paperwork in the history file demonstrate the great care and attention that went into this...
Points of note
£1,015
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£27,056
Median Price (Since 2020)
£142,025
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Feb 23 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
12,164 miles
Registration Date
1973-09-17
MOT History
Passed
On Feb 24 2025 with 12,164 miles
Passed
On Oct 11 2023 with 12,111 miles
Passed
On Dec 12 2019 with 11,758 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Passed
On Dec 15 2018 with 10,157 miles
Failed
On Nov 01 2018 with 9,886 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Passed
On Sep 16 2017 with 7,211 miles
Failed
On Sep 15 2017 with 7,205 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
Advisory:
- Oil leak
- Coolant leak
- Nearside Parking brake efficiency poor may need adjustment or repair
Passed
On Aug 24 2016 with 5,900 miles
Passed
On Oct 27 2015 with 5,069 miles
Passed
On Oct 23 2014 with 72,325 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- corrosion to offside floor pan
Failed
On Oct 23 2014 with 72,313 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- corrosion to offside floor pan
Passed
On Jul 10 2008 with 66,737 miles
Failed
On Feb 11 2008 with 66,520 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
User Entered:
- brake pedal travel long?
Passed
On Apr 25 2007 with 65,297 miles
Passed
On Apr 19 2006 with 63,147 miles
Failed
On Apr 11 2006 with 63,021 miles
There were 2 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- (Dangerous) Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

