MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,481 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Front & Rear Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
underbody and components covered with underseal
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
bonnett stay inoperative
uneven tyre wear all round suggest goemtry inspection
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J596 ATO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its 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 J596 ATO, 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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What year was J596 ATO registered?
J596 ATO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.
Is J596 ATO safe to buy?
The MOT history for J596 ATO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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