MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,913 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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J687 BAU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 J687 BAU, 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 J687 BAU registered?
J687 BAU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 October 1991.
Is J687 BAU safe to buy?
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