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Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
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)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front lower arm bushes slightly worn.. †
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J725 MLA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This 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 J725 MLA, 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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J725 MLA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 December 1991.
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