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JFL 810N

1974 BMW 1602

Maroon Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,873 mi
Last recorded43,873 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 BMW 160236,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFL 810N
MakeBMW
Model1602
Year1974
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 43,873 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 43,115 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 39,305 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 39,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside mirror insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2014 38,354 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 38,164 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres inner and outer walls slightly cracked

both brake srevo units slightly corroded

radiator have a slight coolant leak

Fail 25 Jun 2013 38,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres inner and outer walls slightly cracked

both brake srevo units slightly corroded

radiator have a slight coolant 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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JFL 810N is a 1974 BMW 1602 in Maroon with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 JFL 810N, 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 JFL 810N registered?

JFL 810N is a 1974 BMW 1602, first registered on 1 November 1974.

Is JFL 810N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFL 810N shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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