MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,130 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front and rear discs pitted
full exhaust rusty
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear arches corroded
both rear brake discs corroded
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear arches corroded
both rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust mounting deteriorated
front suspension weak and rear suspension weak and low
near and offside outer sills corroded
nearside doorstep corroded
offside rear brake binding
offside rear brake pipe corroded
play in both bottom arms
rear anti-roll bar rubbers split
rear discs corroded and worn
rear number plate damaged
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust mounting deteriorated
near and offside outer sills corroded
nearside doorstep corroded
offside rear brake binding
offside rear brake pipe corroded
play in both bottom arms
rear anti-roll bar rubbers split
rear discs corroded and worn
rear number plate damaged
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
offside front tyre walls splitting
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
offside front tyre walls splitting
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J287 NBM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 J287 NBM, 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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J287 NBM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.
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