MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,415 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
corrosion rear wheel arches and n/s rear body panel
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion in rear wheel arches and near n/s/rear lamp cluster
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
corrosion in rear wheel arches and near n/s/rear lamp cluster
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 ORN is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 J687 ORN, 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 ORN registered?
J687 ORN is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.
Is J687 ORN safe to buy?
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