MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,829 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Advise, brake fault warning light on.
Advise, exhaust heat shield insecure.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advise, brake fault warning light on.
Advise, exhaust heat shield insecure.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
brake pads light on
exhaust heat shield losse
n/s/f brake pipe slighly corroded
n/s/f none obligatory mirror glass broken
o/s/f anti robar drop link boot split
o/s/f brake pipe slighly corroded
o/s/f suspension top maunting play
o/s/f tyre cut autside wall
o/s/f wheel arch dent
o/s/r brake pipe slighly corroded
power steerling pipe rusty
rear boot flore corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake pads light on
exhaust heat shield losse
n/s/f brake pipe slighly corroded
n/s/f none obligatory mirror glass broken
o/s/f anti robar drop link boot split
o/s/f brake pipe slighly corroded
o/s/f suspension top maunting play
o/s/f tyre cut autside wall
o/s/f wheel arch dent
o/s/r brake pipe slighly corroded
power steerling pipe rusty
rear boot flore corroded
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
bodywork damaged
engine noisey
evidence of the o/s/f brake disc getting hot
front brake pipes blistered
front shock absorbers slightly soft
play in the steering
slight knock from the front suspension when moving the vehicle ?
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
boots split n/s & o/s/f anti-roll bar links
rear exhaust box very poor
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
boots split n/s & o/s/f anti-roll bar links
rear exhaust box very poor
rear exhaust very poor
rear reg plate poor
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
rear exhaust very poor
rear reg plate poor
rear exhaust corroded
rear reg plate poor
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear exhaust corroded
rear reg plate poor
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust bracket broke
rear number plate poor
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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H87 JEC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 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 H87 JEC, 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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What year was H87 JEC registered?
H87 JEC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.
Is H87 JEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for H87 JEC shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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