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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
ABS light flickered on in rollers
Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box slight (6.1.2 (a))
Rear both rear road springs corroded
Front Upper Steering component deformed but serviceable slight play in top coloum bush (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Rear Corotion on both rear arms
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
ABS light flickered on and off during test
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Slight play in steering column top bush
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight age age cracking (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight age cracking (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear offside outer sill slight corrosion
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Steering column shaft has slight end float slight play (2.1.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both rear wheel arches corroded
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
signs of nsf tyre touching on lock
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
slight play detected at steering wheel
age cracking to exhaust securing rubbers
corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes
n/s headlight aim on lower limit
oil dampness around power steering pipe
slight engine oil leak
slight play detected in steering wheel
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
age cracking to exhaust securing rubbers
corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes
n/s headlight aim on lower limit
oil dampness around power steering pipe
slight engine oil leak
slight play detected in steering wheel
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
all four jacking points missing
lambda sensor disconnected
slight corrosion to both outer sills
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
all four jacking points missing
lambda sensor disconnected
slight corrosion to both outer sills
engine oil leak
oil dampness around power steering pipes and rack
possible slight roughness from o/s rear diff or bearing. Unable to correctly diagnose
sliht movement o/s steering arm
engine oil leak
metal brake pipes greased
rear diff noisy
rear trailing arm bushes worn may need atention soon
slight movement in o/s/f lower arm inner bush
underside of vehicle undersealed
engine oil leak
front brake hoses age cracking
front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
rear metal brake pipes greased
rub marks on inner wings
slight corrosion to underside of vehicle
slight play in both front lower arms
slight play in both front lower ball joints
stone chips in windcsreen
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to under car wet condition
wipers do not self park. However, wiper position can be controlled at switch. VOSA confirmed ok to pass and advise
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to under car wet condition
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s anti-roll bar drop link boot insecure
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/r outer sidelight bulb not working
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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J211 LOW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 J211 LOW, 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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J211 LOW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.
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