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LLE 497P

1975 BMW 1602

Green Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,754 mi
Last recorded4,754 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2017
Typical for 1975 BMW 160260,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLE 497P
MakeBMW
Model1602
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2017 4,754 miles

light general underside age related surface corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2017 4,754 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

light general underside age related surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2016 4,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 4,334 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 3,885 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 3,426 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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LLE 497P is a 1975 BMW 1602 in Green with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LLE 497P, 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 LLE 497P registered?

LLE 497P is a 1975 BMW 1602, first registered on 12 August 1975.

Is LLE 497P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LLE 497P shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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