MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,214 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
both front and o/s rear tyres perished
o/s wiper blade split
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)
rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
both front and o/s rear tyres perished
o/s wiper blade split
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front tyres perished
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine oil level low
front tyres perished
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front and offside rear tyres perished
offside front seat back has movement sideways
steering rack oily
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front and offside rear tyres perished
exhaust bracket at gearbox corroded and broken
offside front seat back has movement sideways
steering rack oily
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
nearside trackrod has slight play at inner joint
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
nearside trackrod has slight play at inner joint
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front number plate cracked
nearside front indicator lens cracked
nearside trackrod has slight play at inner joint
offside front seatbelt slightly frayed
offside rear lower valance corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine oil level near minimum
front number plate cracked
nearside front indicator lens cracked
nearside trackrod has slight play at inner joint
offside front seatbelt slightly frayed
offside rear lower valance corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
front number plate cracked
nearside front indicator lens cracked
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
front number plate cracked
nearside front indicator lens cracked
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
front number plate cracked
play in steering column rubber disc joint
steering rack damp
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
front number plate cracked
play in steering column rubber disc joint
steering rack damp
Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
drivers seatback worn a little on fixings
exhaust bracket front broken exhaust still support †ed
nearside rear tyre has minor damage on sidewall
rear subframe bushes slightly worn
slight staining around filler neck on fuel tank
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in both trackrods
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G202 TYJ is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 G202 TYJ, 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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G202 TYJ is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 March 1990.
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