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LFE 605P

1975 BMW 1602

Yellow Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,142 mi
Last recorded75,142 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2008
Typical for 1975 BMW 160260,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFE 605P
MakeBMW
Model1602
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2008 75,142 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 75,141 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Battery insecure

n/s/front windscreen washer blocked.

n/s/rear handbrake cable fouling wheel.

Fail 15 Dec 2006 74,869 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 74,869 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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LFE 605P is a 1975 BMW 1602 in Yellow with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 LFE 605P, 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

How do I check the history of LFE 605P?

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What year was LFE 605P registered?

LFE 605P is a 1975 BMW 1602, first registered on 19 August 1975.

Is LFE 605P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFE 605P shows 4 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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