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JMC 303K

1971 BMW 1602

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

68,230 mi
Last recorded68,230 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMC 303K
MakeBMW
Model1602
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 68,230 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 68,106 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 67,784 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 67,780 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2018 67,547 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 67,297 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 67,129 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 67,050 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 67,050 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 66,921 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 66,921 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 66,840 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 66,838 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 66,732 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 66,425 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 66,213 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 65,820 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 65,405 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 65,129 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 64,761 miles

offside seat belt catch has button missing

Fail 9 Oct 2006 64,761 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside seat belt catch has button missing

Pass 15 Nov 2005 63,665 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 63,682 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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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JMC 303K is a 1971 BMW 1602 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 JMC 303K, 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 55 years old, this BMW 1602 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JMC 303K registered?

JMC 303K is a 1971 BMW 1602, first registered on 19 November 1971.

Is JMC 303K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMC 303K shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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