MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,772 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
offside front door /door card missing
offside front mirror slightly cracked not effecting view
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear 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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
splits on front prop shaft coupling
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J252 TCF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 J252 TCF, 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 J252 TCF registered?
J252 TCF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 November 1991.
Is J252 TCF safe to buy?
The MOT history for J252 TCF 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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