MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,208 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
corrosion on underside of vehicle
corrosion on underside of vehicle
slight play in off side of steering rack
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
corrosion on underside of vehicle
slight play in off side of steering rack
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/FRONT FLOOR PAN RUSTY
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
all tyres worn close to legal limit in places.
corrosion around both front suspension mounting points but not exessive, also in rear boot floor on both sides.
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
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E909 XAM is a 1987 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E909 XAM, 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 E909 XAM registered?
E909 XAM is a 1987 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 November 1987.
Is E909 XAM safe to buy?
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