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GAV 974N

1974 BMW 1602

Red Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,149 mi
Last recorded8,149 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 1974 BMW 160236,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAV 974N
MakeBMW
Model1602
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 8,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 7,824 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 5,254 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 523 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 522 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 99,979 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 99,979 miles

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 99,551 miles

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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GAV 974N is a 1974 BMW 1602 in Red with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 BMW 1602 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 36,791 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GAV 974N, 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 52 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 GAV 974N registered?

GAV 974N is a 1974 BMW 1602, first registered on 5 November 1974.

Is GAV 974N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAV 974N shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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