MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,881 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak
unable to check rear seat belts due to being stuck behind seats
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
unable to check rear seat belts due to being stuck behind seats
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r tyre slight 3/4 wear
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/r tyre slight 3/4 wear
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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B18 KRS is a 1989 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 B18 KRS, 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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B18 KRS is a 1989 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 November 1989.
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