MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,240 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Insecure battery
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Insecure battery
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Battery insecure
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Battery insecure
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Battery insecure
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Insecure Battery
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Insecure Battery
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure
Both front suspension lower arm inner rear mounts perishing
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Insecure battery
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Insecure battery
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Insecure Battery
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Insecure battery
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G187 ALF is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 G187 ALF, 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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What year was G187 ALF registered?
G187 ALF is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 January 1990.
Is G187 ALF safe to buy?
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