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YYA 800N

1974 BMW 1602

Red Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,706 mi
Last recorded58,706 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1974 BMW 160236,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYA 800N
MakeBMW
Model1602
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 58,706 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2009 58,691 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion starting in near side and of side floor pans and in boot floor

ex/center box baffles ratling

Pass 11 Jun 2009 58,629 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 57,173 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YYA 800N is a 1974 BMW 1602 in Red with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 YYA 800N, 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 YYA 800N registered?

YYA 800N is a 1974 BMW 1602, first registered on 30 July 1974.

Is YYA 800N safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYA 800N shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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