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HWU 531N

1975 BMW 1602

Green Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

25,386 mi
Last recorded25,386 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 1975 BMW 160260,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWU 531N
MakeBMW
Model1602
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 25,386 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 25,334 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 25,075 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 25,075 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 23,235 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 20,748 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front propshaft coupling starting to split

Pass 20 Jul 2009 20,087 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front headlamp areas corroded inner arches

front pipe\manifold securing bolt sheared off

front valance holed and corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2009 20,087 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front headlamp areas corroded inner arches

front pipe\manifold securing bolt sheared off

front valance holed and corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2008 19,671 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

near side washer jet poor

repair to rear near side floor/sill is of poor standard

two lower horn buttons not working

wiper switch intermitent

Fail 16 Jul 2008 19,671 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

exhaust fouling drive shaft

near side washer jet poor

repair to rear near side floor/sill is of poor standard

two lower horn buttons not working

wiper switch intermitent

Pass 30 Jul 2007 19,313 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 19,223 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 19,207 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HWU 531N is a 1975 BMW 1602 in Green with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HWU 531N, 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 HWU 531N registered?

HWU 531N is a 1975 BMW 1602, first registered on 1 February 1975.

Is HWU 531N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWU 531N shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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