MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,394 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J161 FGW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 J161 FGW, 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 J161 FGW registered?
J161 FGW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 August 1991.
Is J161 FGW safe to buy?
The MOT history for J161 FGW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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