MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,123 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
pad thickness warning lamp is on.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear tie bars rubbers split still serviceable
Coolant leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
inspection light on
wires loose near off side rear wheel
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Coolant leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
inspection light on
wires loose near off side rear wheel
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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EJI 5566 is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 EJI 5566, 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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EJI 5566 is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 March 1990.
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