MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,433 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
rear w/arches have slight corrosion.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
rear w/arches have slight corrosion.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread (4.1.E.1)
n/s/front plastic inner wing insecure.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread (4.1.E.1)
n/s/front plastic inner wing insecure.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP NOT WORKING
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP NOT WORKING
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipes starting corrode just before joint to rear flexi hoses - both offside and nearside
Front number plate cracked
Small chip to windscreen - zone B
several cuts in nearside front tyrewall.rear brakepipes are quite corroded.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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J221 EYJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 J221 EYJ, 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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J221 EYJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.
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