MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,932 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear floor pan corroded and holed
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear floor pan corroded and holed
Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J438 DGN is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 J438 DGN, 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 J438 DGN registered?
J438 DGN is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 November 1991.
Is J438 DGN safe to buy?
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