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YUO 494K

1972 BMW 1602

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,695 mi
Last recorded54,695 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1972 BMW 160242,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUO 494K
MakeBMW
Model1602
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2017 54,695 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all rear driveshaft boots slightly deteriorated at time of test

minor oil leaks

Pass 10 Nov 2016 54,214 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak ()

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.4e)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

no rear seat belts at time of test

Pass 16 Oct 2015 53,790 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.4e)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

minor oil leaks

no rear seat belts fitted to rear of vehicle

propshaft rubber coupling slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2014 53,536 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

no rear seat belts fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Aug 2013 53,026 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak

no rear seat belts fitted at time of test

Pass 9 May 2012 52,076 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

exhaust system deteriorated at time of test

no rear seat belts fitted at time of test

Pass 6 May 2011 51,060 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 May 2010 49,966 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

only front seat belts fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 13 May 2009 48,131 miles

Oil leak

all driveshaft boots slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2008 47,228 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 44,374 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2006 98,356 miles

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

all driveshaft boots becoming weak

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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YUO 494K is a 1972 BMW 1602 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 YUO 494K, 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 YUO 494K registered?

YUO 494K is a 1972 BMW 1602, first registered on 22 June 1972.

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