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MPG 552L

1972 BMW 1602

Orange Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

5,011 mi
Last recorded5,011 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 BMW 160242,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPG 552L
MakeBMW
Model1602
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 5,011 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake pipes under bonnet missing some clips

car heavily modified

drivers door handle inside missing but can still open the door by lever

non standard drivers seat + seat belt

non standard fuel tank fitted

non standard suspension fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2011 4,896 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

diff leaking

front discs rusty

slight corrosion n/s and o/s front sill area

slight corrosion n/s/r subframe area

Pass 8 Dec 2008 3,216 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

front wheel studs short advise longer studs to be fitted

various corrosion to underbody

Fail 24 Nov 2008 3,216 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

front wheel studs short advise longer studs to be fitted

various corrosion to underbody

Fail 14 Aug 2008 3,204 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 19,642 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 19,601 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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MPG 552L is a 1972 BMW 1602 in Orange with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MPG 552L, 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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MPG 552L is a 1972 BMW 1602, first registered on 18 August 1972.

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