MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,921 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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drivers door mirror glass has a chipped corner
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
drivers door mirror glass has a chipped corner
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear tyres starting to crack. †welding/repairs to underside. †corrosion to parts off underside and suspension components.
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear tyres starting to crack †welding/repairs to the underside of the vehicle †
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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GJT 587V is a 1980 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1980 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 88,218 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 GJT 587V, 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 46 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 GJT 587V registered?
GJT 587V is a 1980 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 March 1980.
Is GJT 587V safe to buy?
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