MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,644 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
ALL BRAKE COMPONENTS CORRODED
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ALL BRAKE COMPONENTS CORRODED
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front flexi brake pipes perished
offside washer jet poor
rear axle bushes worn
rear boot floor corroded
rear discs scord
rear number plate damaged
rear pads low
rear wheel arches corroded
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front flexi brake pipes perished
offside washer jet poor
rear axle bushes worn
rear boot floor corroded
rear discs scord
rear number plate damaged
rear pads low
rear wheel arches corroded
ALL SUSPENSION / BRAKE MAIN COMPONENTS ARE CORRODED/CORRODING
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPE IS CORRODED
HEADLAMP AIMS ON LOWER LIMIT + WILL NOR ADJUST UP FUTHER
MAIN REAR OUTER SUSPENSION MOUNTING BUSHES PERISHED
OUTER SILL JACKING POINTS ARE CORRODED
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Battery insecure
both front tyres perishing in sidewalls
front number plate cracked
gearbox exhaust support bracket corroded
nearside rear tyre perishing in tread
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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J205 ARR is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 J205 ARR, 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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J205 ARR is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.
Is J205 ARR safe to buy?
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