MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
241,825 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected foot well (4.11 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sustention arm rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected foot well (4.11 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
signs of dampness around brake servo
Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion in o/s/f bulkhead, o/s/r inner arch, and o/s/f floor
os and n/s/f floor welded and undersealed
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
all four c/v boots detererating
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel joint (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel joint (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
parking brake warning light stays on
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at front flexible connection (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded slight corrosion at n/s rear ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
handbrake warning lamp on
Nearside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear diff mounting, front bolts loose
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside and offside front anti roll d bushs worn
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside and offside front anti roll bar D bushs worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
poss front tracking fault
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
o/s/r & n/s/f tyre near limit
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
n/s/r brake binding
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J580 PRD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
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 J580 PRD, 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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J580 PRD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.
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