MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,135 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
o/s/f tyre worn on edge,corrosion to sills,floorpans,suspension mounts,ferrules
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight oil leak power steering pipe banjo bolt
ADVISE : BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES CRACKING.
ADVISE : BOTH FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTHS WORN DOWN TO LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGES.
ADVISE : CORROSION IN STEEL FUEL AND BRAKE PIPES.
ADVISE : NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTH WORN DOWN TO 2mm.
ADVISE : WEAR IN FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
ADVISE : BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES CRACKING.
ADVISE : BOTH FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTHS WORN DOWN TO LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGES.
ADVISE : CORROSION IN STEEL FUEL AND BRAKE PIPES.
ADVISE : NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTH WORN DOWN TO 2mm.
ADVISE : WEAR IN FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside park brake effort low
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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G144 SEW is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 G144 SEW, 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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G144 SEW is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 April 1990.
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