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JJT 794N

1974 BMW 1602

Blue Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

55,206 mi
Last recorded55,206 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1974 BMW 160236,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJT 794N
MakeBMW
Model1602
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 55,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2018 54,291 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND ANCHROGES CORRODED

FRONT VALANCE UNDER RADIATOR CORRODED

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 15 May 2017 53,592 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION CONPONENTS CORRODED

FRONT RADIATOR SUPPORT CORRODED, LOWER.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2017 53,592 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

ALL REAR SUSPENSION CONPONENTS CORRODED

FRONT RADIATOR SUPPORT CORRODED, LOWER.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 52,853 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 23 May 2016 52,851 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 48,624 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

corrosion at offside front lower wing,floor edges and rear sill areas

Pass 26 Jun 2010 48,567 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2010 48,567 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 May 2008 48,264 miles

Nearside Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 2 May 2008 48,264 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 1,602 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 47,932 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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JJT 794N is a 1974 BMW 1602 in Blue with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JJT 794N, 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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What year was JJT 794N registered?

JJT 794N is a 1974 BMW 1602, first registered on 2 December 1974.

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