MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,647 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S FRONT TO BACK (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear REAR TAIL LIGHTS TINTED
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S FRONT TO BACK (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear REAR TAIL LIGHTS TINTED
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (2.4.C.1b)
n/s+o/s rear lights tinted
o/s/front tyre cracked inner wall
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s+o/s jacking points (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (2.4.C.1b)
n/s+o/s rear lights tinted
o/s/front tyre cracked inner wall
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s+o/s inner (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output n/s+o/s (1.4.A.2e)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output n/s+o/s (1.1.A.3d)
Rear coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (2.4.C.1b)
n/srear wheel arch taped
o/s/rear panel corroded + hole
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner+outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)
Rear Stop lamp not working n/s+o/s (1.2.1b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s+o/s outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s+o/s inner (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output n/s+o/s (1.4.A.2e)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output n/s+o/s (1.1.A.3d)
Rear coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (2.4.C.1b)
n/srear wheel arch taped
o/s/rear panel corroded + hole
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s/front tyre worn inner edge
n/s/front wing corroded +damaged
n/s/rear wheel arch taped
o/s/rear panel corroded + hole
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s/front tyre worn inner edge
n/s/front wing corroded +damaged
n/s/rear wheel arch taped
o/s/rear panel corroded + hole
n/s/rear wheel arch taped
o/s/rear back panel corroded + hole
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
o/s/rear back panel corroded + hole
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
o/s/rear panel hole
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s+o/s front shocker dust covers loose
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s+o/s front shocker dust covers loose
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all lights have been smoked
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)
Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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J4 PEW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 J4 PEW, 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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J4 PEW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 September 1991.
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