MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,490 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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o/s steering arm joint has slight play
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
o/s steering arm joint has slight play
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear cv boots starting to show there age
front number plate starting to fade and is cracked
head gasket sweating
service light on
sump gasket sweating
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear cv boots starting to show there age
front number plate starting to fade and is cracked
head gasket sweating
service light on
sump gasket sweating
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear tyres perished
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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D191 MEC is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1987 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 116,740 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 D191 MEC, 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 39 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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D191 MEC is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 March 1987.
Is D191 MEC safe to buy?
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