MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,803 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside inner steering arm
Offside inner steering arm
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
front exhaust bracket holder insecure
nearside front washer not working
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
front exhaust bracket holder insecure
nearside front washer not working
Corossion under tailgate but not within perscribed area
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
corossion under tailgate but not within prescribed area
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
brake warning light on
brake warning light on
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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H357 GBA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 H357 GBA, 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 35 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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H357 GBA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 April 1991.
Is H357 GBA safe to buy?
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