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UPO 909N

1974 BMW 1602

Silver Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,165 mi
Last recorded48,165 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 BMW 160236,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPO 909N
MakeBMW
Model1602
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 48,165 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 47,418 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill

Fail 13 Jul 2016 47,413 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 45,990 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both rear shocks starting to leak.

ns mirror glass on seat in car advise fit glass into mirror

Pass 20 Jan 2014 43,172 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 43,158 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 43,158 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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UPO 909N is a 1974 BMW 1602 in Silver with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UPO 909N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UPO 909N registered?

UPO 909N is a 1974 BMW 1602, first registered on 8 August 1974.

Is UPO 909N safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPO 909N shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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