MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,958 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
All brake hose metal end ferrules slightly corroded.
All tyre casings perishing on surfaces.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
hood rear plastic window excessively deteriorated & rear view visibility poor.
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EHY 235W is a 1981 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1981 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 97,200 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 EHY 235W, 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 45 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 EHY 235W registered?
EHY 235W is a 1981 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 January 1981.
Is EHY 235W safe to buy?
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