MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,885 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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inner wheel arch cover loose on n/s/f
slight blow from exhaust
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside and offside outer front sills are corroded
nearside and offside rear sills are corroded
nearside and offside sills/ floors corroded
rear wheel arches are starting to corrode
sill covers fitted
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside and offside outer front sills are corroded
nearside and offside rear sills are corroded
nearside and offside sills/ floors corroded
rear wheel arches are starting to corrode
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
body kit with sill covers fitted at time of test
corrosion around all jacking points on sills
o/s/f wishbone rear bush fitted incorrectly
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
body kit with sill covers fitted at time of test
corrosion around all jacking points on sills
o/s/f wishbone rear bush fitted incorrectly
Rear bumper insecure
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear bumper insecure
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front tyres starting to crack
n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge
nearside rear floorpan has slight corrosion
rear brake pads thin
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front tyres starting to crack
N/S/R tyre worn low on inner edge
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake pads wearing very thin
brake fluid a little bit low
Lower Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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J281 AUM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 J281 AUM, 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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J281 AUM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 October 1991.
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