MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,832 miAbove average mileage for this year
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General under body corrosion.
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch, inner. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel arch has minor surface corrosion
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides poor minor surface corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Various underbody corrosion
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch lip corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch lip corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides slight bind (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides have slight play from bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 corners have slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Small chip in zone A less than 10mm
Central Heavy corrosion noted on fuel pipe
Central Rear Number plate slightly delaminated
Nearside Front Small chip in windscreen not in zone A less than 40mm diameter
Offside Rear Heavy corrosion on fuel filler pipe
Rear Both front lower suspension arm rearward bushes show deterioration
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Parking brake not working correctly on n/s/rear (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Small chip in zone A less than 10mm
Central Heavy corrosion noted on fuel pipe
Central Rear Number plate slightly delaminated
Nearside Front Small chip in windscreen not in zone A less than 40mm diameter
Offside Rear Heavy corrosion on fuel filler pipe
Rear Both front lower suspension arm rearward bushes show deterioration
Front Both front lower suspension arm rearward bushes show deterioration
Front Slight up & down movement in both front suspension top mountings
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort Hand brake efficiency low (3.7.B.6a)
Front Both front lower suspension arm rearward bushes show deterioration
Front Slight up & down movement in both front suspension top mountings
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)
Nearside Rear Brake binds slightly
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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J50 OJF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 J50 OJF, 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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J50 OJF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.
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