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KYH 455P

1975 BMW 1602

Blue Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,738 mi
Last recorded124,738 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 1975 BMW 160260,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYH 455P
MakeBMW
Model1602
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2009 124,738 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 27,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 27,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

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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KYH 455P is a 1975 BMW 1602 in Blue with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1975 BMW 1602 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 60,938 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 KYH 455P, 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 51 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 KYH 455P registered?

KYH 455P is a 1975 BMW 1602, first registered on 12 September 1975.

Is KYH 455P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYH 455P shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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