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Brake pad warning light on
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Excessive corrosion to n/s/r box section behind wheel
Fuel pipes corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Unable to tip drivers seat forward
o/s/r box section badly corroded behind wheel
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor, by fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill and inner arch area badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both front bump stops missing
Brake pad warning light on
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Corrosion to front section of o/s/f inner wheel arch
Excessive corrosion to n/s/r box section behind rear wheel
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust mount broken
n/s/f chassis leg inside wheel arch badly corroded
n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded through
o/s inner sill corroded through
o/s/f jacking point/inner sill badly corroded
o/s/r box section behind wheel corroded through
o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded through
unable to tip drivers seat forward
Corrosion n/s/r
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Inner sills in poor condition
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flor pan inner and outer sill corroded and hold (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan to inner sill corroded and hold (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside off vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front / rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Damp patch between fuel filler neck and fuel tank
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s floor pans to inner sills. o/s and n/s front inner wings / bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension componants (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under vehical corrosion . boot floor holed o/s
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine . Gearbox . Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Under vehicle corrosion
Centre exhaust mount broken
Corrosion to n/s/f floor area
Drivers seat wont tip forwards
Front bump stops perished
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Centre exhaust mount broken
Corrosion to n/s/f floor area
Drivers seat wont tip forwards
Front bump stops perished
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak
Both rear tyres worn close to limit
Centre exhaust mount in poor condition
Front anti roll bar link rod bushes worn
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside front floor corroded
Offside front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both rear tyres worn close to limit
Centre exhaust mount in poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside front floor corroded
Offside front tyre worn on edges
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan in 2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush o/s and n/s top (5.3.2 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both front floors starting to corrode
Both front inner wheel arches corroded
Metal brake pipes starting to corrode
Metal fuel pipes starting to corrode
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front suspension bump stops are perished
slight play at n/s inner steering arm joint
Both front bump stops perished
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (seat mount) (5.2.6)
Both front bump stops perished
o/s/f inner sill corroded through
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
knocking noise from both rear shock absobers
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J226 MDF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 J226 MDF, 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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J226 MDF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.
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