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FRT 754J

1971 BMW 1602

Grey Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,612 mi
Last recorded73,612 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRT 754J
MakeBMW
Model1602
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 73,612 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 58,410 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 58,389 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 49,308 miles

nearside rear brake slight bind

welded areas well undersealed

nearside front tyre nail in tread

Fail 11 Oct 2005 58,335 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2005 58,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

How Reliable is the BMW 1602?

Based on 635 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
435
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 62
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
brake binding 28
Registration plate lamp not working 15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 15
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FRT 754J is a 1971 BMW 1602 in Grey with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a BMW 1602 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FRT 754J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1602 typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 55 years old, this BMW 1602 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FRT 754J registered?

FRT 754J is a 1971 BMW 1602, first registered on 11 January 1971.

Is FRT 754J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRT 754J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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