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HYD 558K

1972 BMW 1602

White Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,698 mi
Last recorded25,698 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 BMW 160242,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYD 558K
MakeBMW
Model1602
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 25,698 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 125,698 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 25,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

no rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Jan 2016 25,179 miles

Indicator switch insecure broken (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer control missing switch broken (8.2.1a)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

no rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Jul 2013 25,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

areas of the body have been painted covered in underseal but seem sound

brakes modified

suspension modified

Fail 5 Jul 2013 25,079 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

areas of the body have been painted covered in underseal but seem sound

brakes modified

suspension modified

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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HYD 558K is a 1972 BMW 1602 in White with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HYD 558K, 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 HYD 558K registered?

HYD 558K is a 1972 BMW 1602, first registered on 1 February 1972.

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