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BKD 784K

1971 BMW 1602

White Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

6,545 mi
Last recorded6,545 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKD 784K
MakeBMW
Model1602
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 6,545 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 6,545 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 6,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 6,482 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 6,452 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 6,129 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 6,081 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 5,997 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 5,775 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 5,775 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 5,571 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jun 2017 5,571 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 5,439 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 5,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in nearside and offside front suspension bushes due to deterioration of the bushes

Fail 7 Jul 2015 5,276 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in nearside and offside front suspension bushes due to deterioration of the bushes

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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BKD 784K is a 1971 BMW 1602 in White with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BKD 784K, 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 55 years old, this BMW 1602 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BKD 784K is a 1971 BMW 1602, first registered on 5 November 1971.

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