MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
N/S/F chasis has corroded but is not within 30cm of any suspension mount.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
N/S/F chasis has corroded but is not within 30cm of any suspension mount.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front wing damaged slightly
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Unable to check inner and outer sills due to covers fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)
Offside Front Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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J587 KBY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 J587 KBY, 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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J587 KBY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 September 1991.
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