MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,065 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
BOTH REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES FROM T PIECE TO FLEXY HOSES ARE RUSTING.
BOTH REAR TYRES ARE ON LEGAL LIMIT.
FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE IS IN POOR CONDITION.
N/S REAR TRAILING ARM BUSH TO BODY IS WORN.
O/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM INNER REAR BUSH IS WORN.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
metal brake pipes deteriating, †front brake discs marginal wear. †nearside mirror brocken.
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J217 OPA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 J217 OPA, 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 J217 OPA registered?
J217 OPA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 October 1991.
Is J217 OPA safe to buy?
The MOT history for J217 OPA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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