MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,861 miAbove average mileage for this year
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shows corossion to rear panel
shows corrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch and o/s/r
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
shows corrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch and o/s/r
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
oil leak
shows corossion to both rear lower quarter panals and o/s/f inner wheel arch
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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J3 CTB is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 J3 CTB, 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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J3 CTB is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.
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