MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,473 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
some metal brake pipes rusting in places
front anti roll bar link bushes worn
play in off side and near side lower swivel joints
rear tyres inner edges wearing
several areas of sill panels rusting or previously repaired
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all rear brake pipes surface rusting
both front tyre sidewalls badly cracking
propshaft front rubber dounut badly cracking
slight play both sides steering rack
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J257 FUF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 J257 FUF, 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 J257 FUF registered?
J257 FUF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 November 1991.
Is J257 FUF safe to buy?
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