MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,853 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Both front inner wings holed and corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both inner wings holed
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J225 TFP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J225 TFP, 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 J225 TFP registered?
J225 TFP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 August 1991.
Is J225 TFP safe to buy?
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