MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,847 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
front number plate dameged
slight play in steering rack
Oil leak
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
front number plate damaged
slight play in steering rack
Oil leak
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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E899 TYJ is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E899 TYJ, 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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What year was E899 TYJ registered?
E899 TYJ is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 August 1987.
Is E899 TYJ safe to buy?
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