MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,678 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
1) tyres 205 60 15 2) cannot see condition of front pads properly req closer inspection
1) 1 x n/s rear side light n/w 2) engine poor running 3) exhaust heatshield adrift 4) tyres 205 60 15
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
1) 1 x n/s rear side light n/w 2) engine poor running 3) exhaust heatshield adrift 4) tyres 205 60 15
1) o/s rear seat belt operation sticky 2) 1 x nearside rear side light n/w 3) tyres 205 60 15 4)n/s front tyere sidewall damage run flat? 5) o/s and n/s front susp lower ball joints worn 6) front pads look low
7) o/s rear tyre sidewall damaged 8) n/s rear tyre worn close to limits
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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J237 SBL is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 J237 SBL, 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 J237 SBL registered?
J237 SBL is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.
Is J237 SBL safe to buy?
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