MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,388 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has slight corrosion n/s/r inner panel behind wheel (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion front of inner arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe leaking 2 into hydraulic hand brake cyl (3.6.A.1)
Coil spring not correctly located both rear can fall out when jacked up (2.4.C.2)
Hand operated control valve unit insecure (3.2.2a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor near tank (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end nut (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering retaining device missing track rod end nut (2.2.C.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded osf floor (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded osf floor inner outer sill (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired ns sill (5.2.6)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in nsr arch (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near nsf strut top (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osf inner wing near strut top (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
osf tyre worn on inner edge
osr sill corroded
rear seat removed
slight power steering leak
hole in osr floor
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
brake performance tested by decelerometer as diff seems to be welded
corrosion in nsf arch
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake pipe location has been modified. but all secured tightly and not leaking!
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)
Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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H847 JPJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 H847 JPJ, 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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H847 JPJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 April 1991.
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