MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
283,054 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear exhaust rusty
slight play in steering rack
surface rust on chassis
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake pads have an approximate wear limit of between 3000 and 4000mls.
N/S mounting of rear subframe perished.
N/S/F and O/S/F metal brake pipes corroded (under wheel arches).
Nail in o/s/r tyre tread face.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Wear in o/s of steering rack.
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front brake pads have an approximate wear limit of between 3000 and 4000mls.
N/S/F and O/S/F metal brake pipes corroded under wheel arches.
N/S/R shock absorber weeping.
N/S/R subframe mounting perished.
Nail in o/s/r tyre tread face.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Wear in o/s of steering rack.
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J373 XAA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 J373 XAA, 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 J373 XAA registered?
J373 XAA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 August 1991.
Is J373 XAA safe to buy?
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