MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,979 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake pads very low
nearside and offside rear suspension trailing arm bushes splitting
nearside front shock absorber damp
nearside front tyre getting close to limit
nearside rear tyre on legal limit
offside rear tyre close to limit
rear number plate deteriorating
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
front brake pads very low
nearside and offside rear suspension trailing arm bushes splitting
nearside front shock absorber damp
nearside front tyre getting close to limit
nearside rear tyre on legal limit
offside rear tyre close to limit
rear number plate deteriorating
alternator belt perishing
offside front tyre low on pressure
offside rear tyre low on pressure
play in offside front steering arm
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
alternator belt perishing
offside front tyre low on pressure
offside rear tyre low on pressure
play in offside front steering arm
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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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J311 RDP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 J311 RDP, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of J311 RDP?
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What year was J311 RDP registered?
J311 RDP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 September 1991.
Is J311 RDP safe to buy?
The MOT history for J311 RDP shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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