MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,591 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
surface corrosion on nearside fuel pipes front to rear
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust to gearbox bracket corroded
Fuel pipes corroded
N/S/F Tyre perrished
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak from gearbox
PAS Leak from pump area
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust to gearbox bracket corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipes corroded
N/S/F Tyre perrished
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak from gearbox
PAS Leak from pump area
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs worn
N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake pads low
Front discs lipped
REar anti-roll bar bushes perrished
Front discs lipped
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
REar anti-roll bar bushes perrished
Front brake discs scored
Gearbox oil leak
N/S/F Suspension bump stop fallen off inside spring
Rear brake imbalance
Slight pas leak from pump union and rack union
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake discs scored
Gearbox oil leak
N/S/F Suspension strut bump stop fallen off inside spring
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake imbalance
Rear tyres perrished
Slight PAS Fluid leak from Pump union and rack union
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
body moulding to outer sills - tested as presented
both rear axle carrier bushes starting to deteriorate
both rear tyre centre bands nearing wear indicators
main fuel pipe on nearside under vehicle corroded
nail in offside front tyre tread
offside rear corner boot area holed and corroded
petrol cap sealing ring starting to deteriorate
spare tyre cracking
very bad engine oil leak
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
body moulding to outer sills - tested as presented
both rear axle carrier bushes starting to deteriorate
both rear tyre centre bands nearing wear indicators
front wiper blades starting to deteriorate
main fuel pipe on nearside under vehicle corroded
nail in offside front tyre tread
offside rear brake pad sensor wire insecure
offside rear corner boot area corroded and holed
petrol cap sealing ring starting to deteriorate
spare tyre cracking
very bad engine oil leak
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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A8 YDO is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
Across all 1989 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 123,356 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 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 A8 YDO, 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 37 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A8 YDO is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is A8 YDO safe to buy?
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