MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
266,925 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow from manifold area (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
different size tyres /wheels fitted it pairs on front and rear axles
front to rear fuel pipes corroded
general under body corrosion
both front seat backs worn
engine leaking oil around cylinder head area
slight exhaust blow on engine manifold
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
petrol pipes corroding
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight binding on both rear brakes
slight corrosion on petrol pipe
slight exhaust blow
slight play in steering rack on offside
windcreen damaged
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight binding on both rear brakes
slight corrosion on petrol pipe
slight exhaust blow
slight play in steering rack on offside
windcreen damaged
exhaust leaks
front brake disc worn
front flexy brake hoses perished
front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to part
nearside rear tyre close to limits and tread wearing lumpy
windscreen damage
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
exhaust leaks
front brake disc worn
front flexy brake hoses perished
front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to part
nearside rear tyre close to limits and tread wearing lumpy
windscreen damage
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise inspect offside handbrake
Front number plate cracked - still clearly readable.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front number plate cracked - still readable.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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E30 KCT is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 1990 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 120,696 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 KCT, 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 36 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E30 KCT is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 April 1990.
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