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GFJ 969N

1974 BMW 1602

Red Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

1,040 mi
Last recorded1,040 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 BMW 160236,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFJ 969N
MakeBMW
Model1602
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 1,040 miles

Slight corrosion offside front floor pan / outer sill / offside rear inner wheelarch

Pass 1 Apr 2017 602 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust mount rubber perished

Pass 12 Apr 2016 180 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 18 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 18 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 18,214 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f door rusty

Fail 4 Jan 2014 18,214 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f door rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2009 17,768 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 17,765 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 15,915 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 14,426 miles

both rear subframe mounting bushes seperated

centre prop mounting rubber worn

rust to floor around both rear subframe mounts

rust to front panel around end of near side front chassis leg

slight play in near side track rod end

slight play in steering box and near side idler

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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GFJ 969N is a 1974 BMW 1602 in Red with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GFJ 969N, 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 GFJ 969N registered?

GFJ 969N is a 1974 BMW 1602, first registered on 12 November 1974.

Is GFJ 969N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFJ 969N shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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