MOT Status
ValidMileage
91,999 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Emissions not tested due to uneven running (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper not working not parking (3.4 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
front brake pads wearing thin
long travel at parking brake lever
offside front tyre wearing at inner edge
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all four tyres deteriorated
Both exhaust tail box rubber hangers quite split , recommend replacement
N/S/F tyre cracking on side wall , recommend replacement
N/S/R tyre cracking on side wall, recommend replacement
O/S/R tyre cracking on side wall
N/S/F & N/S/R & O/S/R tyres cracking & perishing on side wall to tread areas
N/S/R brake pipe quite corroded
Rear view mirror missing
Rear view mirror missing
wipers have small splits
N/S head light glass cracked
N/S head light glass cracked
There is a brake warning light on, on dash
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
N/S/F tyre cracking ,tread to side wall area
N/S/F wheel sensor hanging / not fitted
O/S head light glass cracked
O/S/F side light flickering & dim
Rear fog light switch faulty
There is a brake warning light on , on dash
Under dash trim loose O/S, could be dangerous.
The middle exhaust bracket is broken
There is a red light on , on the dash
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
lower steering column coupling bush worn
lumpy idle
near side front and off side rear brake pad warning wire broken
near side front anti roll bar link bush worn and had bits of old rubber wedged in to stop any movement
slight poiil leak from oil pressure switch
Heavy (engine?) oil loss noticed.
One front washer jet only working (just supplying enough 'splash' to the n/s).
The front brake pads look thin.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Heavy (engine?) oil loss noticed.
One front washer jet only working (just supplying enough 'splash' to the n/s).
The front brake pads look thin.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Near side front tyre worn on inner edge.
Near side parking brake effort, a little lower than off side.
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A12 RRJ is a 1988 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
Across all 1988 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 118,461 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 A12 RRJ, 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 38 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A12 RRJ registered?
A12 RRJ is a 1988 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 January 1988.
Is A12 RRJ safe to buy?
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