MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,655 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight play in steering rack (o/s/f)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
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)
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J383 REH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,991cc 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 J383 REH, 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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J383 REH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.
Is J383 REH safe to buy?
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