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BEL 128K

1972 BMW 1602

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

30,447 mi
Last recorded30,447 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1972 BMW 160242,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEL 128K
MakeBMW
Model1602
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 30,447 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 30,444 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 30,438 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 30,438 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

exhaust leaking at rear

Pass 13 Feb 2014 30,230 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 30,230 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 30,199 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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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BEL 128K is a 1972 BMW 1602 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1972 BMW 1602 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 42,152 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 BEL 128K, 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 54 years old, this BMW 1602 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BEL 128K registered?

BEL 128K is a 1972 BMW 1602, first registered on 5 June 1972.

Is BEL 128K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEL 128K shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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