MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,754 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside mirror damaged
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
corrosion behind both headlights
offside outer sill corroded at front
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside mirror damaged
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
corrosion behind both headlights
offside outer sill corroded at front
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear no.plate in poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear no.plate in poor condition
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres are wearing unevenly
prop shaft rubber coupling is defective
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres are wearing unevenly
prop shaft rubber coupling is defective
Nail in offside rear tyre, damage too off side rear light, damage to nearside mirror, oil leak from engine and gearbox, corrosion in off side outer sill
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre, damage too off side rear light, damage to nearside mirror, oil leak from engine and gearbox, corrosion in off side outer sill
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside rear light lense
small rust hole on inner offside front wing
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside rear light lense
small rust hole on inner offside front wing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front and rear number plates deteriorating
offside rear lense cracked
passenger mirror missing
washer bottle leaking
Non obligatory mirror damaged
offside front window mechanism is faulty
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Off side front top anti roll bar drop link gaitor split
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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J657 DCD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc 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 J657 DCD, 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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J657 DCD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 September 1991.
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