MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,113 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front plate deteriorated
nearside & offside rear brake pipes corroded
offside front inner door handle insecure
unable to open bonnet from inside
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front plate deteriorated
nearside & offside rear brake pipes corroded
offside front inner door handle insecure
unable to open bonnet from inside
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front number plate damaged
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
damage front number plate
lift drivers seat back (but stable)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
damage front number plate
lift drivers seat back (but stable)
rattle from front exhaust silencer
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J166 CYH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 J166 CYH, 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 J166 CYH registered?
J166 CYH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 August 1991.
Is J166 CYH safe to buy?
The MOT history for J166 CYH shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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