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GJH 357N

1975 BMW 1602

Grey Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,496 mi
Last recorded43,496 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1975 BMW 160260,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJH 357N
MakeBMW
Model1602
Year1975
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 43,496 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 43,451 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 43,450 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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GJH 357N is a 1975 BMW 1602 in Grey with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1975 BMW 1602 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 60,938 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 GJH 357N, 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 51 years old, this BMW 1602 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJH 357N registered?

GJH 357N is a 1975 BMW 1602, first registered on 12 March 1975.

Is GJH 357N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJH 357N shows 3 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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