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HUB 223N

1975 BMW 1602

Blue Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,541 mi
Last recorded78,541 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1975 BMW 160260,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUB 223N
MakeBMW
Model1602
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 78,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre wall perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre wall perished

Fail 10 Apr 2018 78,540 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre wall perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre wall perished

Pass 3 Jun 2015 78,438 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 78,438 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 78,417 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 78,417 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 78,260 miles

Spare wheel well slightly corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2013 78,260 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Spare wheel well slightly corroded

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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HUB 223N is a 1975 BMW 1602 in Blue with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HUB 223N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HUB 223N registered?

HUB 223N is a 1975 BMW 1602, first registered on 6 March 1975.

Is HUB 223N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUB 223N shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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