MOT Status
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115,001 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)
Offside front foglamp lens cracked
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)
Offside front foglamp lens cracked
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
corrosion to nearside & offside front floor pans & rear inner wheel arches
corrosion to offside outer sill & nearside & offside inner sills
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
corrosion to nearside & offside front floor pans & rear inner wheel arches
corrosion to offside outer sill & nearside & offside inner sills
N/s/f top suspension mount slightly perished.
Oil Leak
both front wishbone back rubbers cracking
o/s/f fog light glass cracked
n/s/f brake warning wire broken
stone chip on o/s/f headlight glass and water in unit
car has been under sealed
front wipers slow on return
gearbox oil leaks
n/s/f centre wheel cap missing
ADVISE; all 4 jacking points starting to corrode.
both rear wishbone back rubbers starting to crack
brake pedal travel
rust starting around both front jacking points
window handle missing n/s/f
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C722 MAW is a 1986 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 1986 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 111,050 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 C722 MAW, 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 40 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C722 MAW is a 1986 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 February 1986.
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