MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,481 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake performance unable to be tested 2 brake pipes corroded low oil on dipstick (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions unable to be completed oil below min on dipstick (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements cant turn it off (4.5.3 (a))
Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation stayes on (4.3.2 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Fuel hose deteriorated fuel pipes by tank deep cuts cords exposed (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high The headlamp is insecure at the bottom causing the beam to be pointing to high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength The subframe has a hole caused by corrosion right next to the mounting bolt in the O/S/F wheel arch marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where the rigid pipe comes through from the wheel arch to the flexi is corroding slightly (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where the rigid pipe comes through from the wheel arch to the flexi is corroding slightly (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Corrosion not within a prescribed area
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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G17 JSH is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 G17 JSH, 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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G17 JSH is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.
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