MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,126 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
Front coil spring corroded both coils (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre outer wall starting to deteriorate
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
centre exhaust section starting to deteriorate
brake pipes corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer blowing (7.1.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front and rear road springs corroded
metal brake pipes corroded
steering rack gaiters perished
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front and rear road springs corroded
metal brake pipes corroded
steering rack gaiters perished
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
metal brake pipes corroded
nsr wheel bearing noisey??????
rear springs corroded
metal brake pipes corroded
nsr wheel bearing noisey??????
rear springs corroded
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
front suspension lower arms inner rear bushes worn
gearbox leaking oil
o/s centre exhaust rubber split
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front suspension lower arms inner rear bushes slightly worn
slight play in steering rack
front suspension lower arms inner rear bushes slightly worn
slight play in steering rack
centre exhaust mounting rubber split
o/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm)
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
centre exhaust mounting rubber split
o/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm)
slight play in steering rack
play (not excessive) in O/S inner steering arm ball joint.
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J542 HMC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 J542 HMC, 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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J542 HMC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 December 1991.
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