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GCD 192N

1974 BMW 1602

Blue Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,600 mi
Last recorded19,600 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1974 BMW 160236,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCD 192N
MakeBMW
Model1602
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 19,600 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 19,610 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 19,600 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 19,598 miles

Central Ball joint has excessive play track control rod o/s joint worn to excess (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill incorrectly welded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened rubber mounting outer case rusted through (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor holed (6.1.B.2)

hand brake only past at 17% adjustment maybe requierd

Pass 24 Dec 2015 19,589 miles

BOOTS EXPRESSIVE RUSTY

BOTH SIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT WIRES SLIGHT INSCURE

DRIVER SEAT SLIGHT INSCURE

HAND BRAKE HAS TRAVEL

HAND BRAKE READING JUST MET LEGAL REQUIREMENT

REAR PARTS OF VEHICLE CORRDED

UNDER NEATH THE VEHICLE COVER WITH UNDERSILL

Pass 16 Jan 2014 19,583 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front lower panel corroded

spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2013 19,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2012 19,544 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 19,544 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 19,522 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 19,520 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 19,454 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 19,360 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 19,331 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 19,331 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 19,230 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 19,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 19,085 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 19,085 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 19,080 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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GCD 192N is a 1974 BMW 1602 in Blue with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GCD 192N, 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.

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GCD 192N is a 1974 BMW 1602, first registered on 1 November 1974.

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