MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,431 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhaust mountains missing and exhaust not fitted correctly.
n/s wiper split
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose modified and steering adversely affected pipe trapped. (2.1.5 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhaust mountains missing and exhaust not fitted correctly.
n/s wiper split
n/s/r inboard cv split
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to become detached across strut brace (1.9.2b)
Electrical wiring insecure across strut brace (1.9.2a)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported CLAMP LOOSE (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported inner wing (ecu and wiring) (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired OUTER SILL (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUNTINGS MISSING (7.1.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS
Road wheel fixings not compatible ALL WHEELS MISSING CORRECT LOCK NUTS INNER WHEEL RIM (4.2.B.2) DANGEROUS
**********brake fluid contaminated**********
ITEMS MARKED WITH STARS BECOME FAIL ITEMS AS FROM MAY 20TH 2018 AND WILL REQUIRE RECTIFICATION
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak **********from engine*********** ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe join (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe join (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe join (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
oil leek
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
exhaust mounts perished
n/s front tyre damaged on outer edge
tyres running very close to bodywork signs of fouling under load
Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust mounts perished
n/s front tyre damaged on outer edge
tyres running very close to bodywork signs of fouling under load
Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front floors poor
both rear n/s drive shaft gaiters poor
sill covers fitted
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front floors poor
both rear n/s drive shaft gaiters poor
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
o/s n/s mirrors deteriorated
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s n/s mirrors deteriorated
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear flexi hose unions becoming corroded
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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J371 TBO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.
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 J371 TBO, 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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J371 TBO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 August 1991.
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