MOT Status
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155,485 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody corrosion (rear suspension components)
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in front of the join (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Halfshaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in front of the join (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pipes / rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake flexi hose slightly twisted
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake flexi hose slightly twisted
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorb-er has minimum damping effect
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorb-er has minimum damping effect
Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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222 XSE is a 1997 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
Across all 1997 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 110,506 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 222 XSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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222 XSE is a 1997 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 October 1997.
Is 222 XSE safe to buy?
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