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XMC 535N

1974 BMW 1602

Red Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

53,218 mi
Last recorded53,218 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 BMW 160236,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMC 535N
MakeBMW
Model1602
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 53,218 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 52,475 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 52,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 52,006 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 51,307 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 51,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 50,351 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 50,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 49,721 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 49,721 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 49,239 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 49,239 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 48,727 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 48,527 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 47,793 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 47,793 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 47,550 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 46,987 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2012 46,660 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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XMC 535N is a 1974 BMW 1602 in Red with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XMC 535N, 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 XMC 535N registered?

XMC 535N is a 1974 BMW 1602, first registered on 14 August 1974.

Is XMC 535N safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMC 535N shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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