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CMS 303L

1972 BMW 1602

Blue Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

46,626 mi
Last recorded46,626 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 1972 BMW 160242,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMS 303L
MakeBMW
Model1602
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 46,626 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 45,830 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 44,336 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 43,436 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 42,564 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 41,740 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 41,739 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 39,399 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 39,398 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 37,990 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 37,989 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 36,040 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 34,268 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 31,062 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 27,810 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 76,404 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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CMS 303L is a 1972 BMW 1602 in Blue with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 CMS 303L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CMS 303L registered?

CMS 303L is a 1972 BMW 1602, first registered on 2 October 1972.

Is CMS 303L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMS 303L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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