MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J494 SRX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc 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 J494 SRX, 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 J494 SRX registered?
J494 SRX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 October 1991.
Is J494 SRX safe to buy?
The MOT history for J494 SRX shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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