MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,156 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
boot full
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battry insecure
bodydamage many places
offside rear shocker cover insecure
Nearside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
coolant leaking
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
coolant leaking
oil leak
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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J185 CWF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 J185 CWF, 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 J185 CWF registered?
J185 CWF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 December 1991.
Is J185 CWF safe to buy?
The MOT history for J185 CWF shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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