MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,825 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
signs of dampness from fuel tank
Windscreen damaged
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all suspension bushes perishing
oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
platsic over sills fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
general underbody corrosion
plastic oversills fitted
slight play at offside front steering arm fixings
vehicle fiited with lowering coil springs and shock absorders
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all rear suspension bushes perishing
nearside front steering rack boot perishing
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J139 GMR is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 J139 GMR, 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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J139 GMR is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.
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