MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
231,772 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Unable to open (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too low Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Seat belt missing Centre belt. (7.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides badly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front jack points slightly corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front jack points slightly corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
slight corrosion to both front jacking points
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
slight corrosion to both front jacking points
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
battery insecure
both front tyres badly cracked
slight corrosion outer sills and back panel
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
battery insecure
both front tyres badly cracked
front discs very poor
slight corrosion outer sills and back panel
BOTH INNER RACK ENDS SLIGHT PLAY
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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E9 JSJ 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 64.7%.
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 E9 JSJ, 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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E9 JSJ is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 August 1990.
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