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134,309 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both sill's slightly corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears (on trailing arms)Have Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill/Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Onto Steering Pump (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill/Sill End (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill/Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill/Sill End (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Button (1.1.6 (d))
Play Felt in Steering Rack at Road Wheels
Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears Cracking/Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears (on trailing arms)Have Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill/Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Onto Steering Pump (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill/Sill End (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill/Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill/Sill End (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Button (1.1.6 (d))
Play Felt in Steering Rack at Road Wheels
Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears Cracking/Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Box Section/Front Void Bush Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along Swing Arm (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along Swing Arm (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Release Button (1.1.6 (d))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Inner Rack Joints/Steering Rack ()
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering Resevoir Hoses (2.1.5 (a))
Spare tyre defective Flat ()
Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Track Rod Ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears Cracked/Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits See Emissions Sheet (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits See Emissions Sheet (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Box Section/Front Void Bush Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Box Section/Front Void Bush Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along Swing Arm (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along Swing Arm (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Release Button (1.1.6 (d))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Inner Rack Joints/Steering Rack ()
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering Resevoir Hoses (2.1.5 (a))
Spare tyre defective Flat ()
Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Track Rod Ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears Cracked/Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Exhaust system insecure rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front floor pan and chassis rail corroded
both front flexi hoses perished.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both outer sills corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both outer sills corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
gearbox oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall cracked. (4.1.D.1b)
Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bothside (2.5.A.1c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
all four tyres perishing
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
all four tyres perishing
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Gearbox/Propshaft coupling incorrectly fitted causing excessive strain on gearbox rear bearing
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nsf osf outer sills corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
osr tyre perrishing
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E30 JHG is a 1992 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
Across all 1992 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 125,214 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 E30 JHG, 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 34 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E30 JHG is a 1992 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 1992.
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