MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,065 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
damage to rim protector on both rear tyres
general underbody corrosion
o/s wiper blade split
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear boot corners corroded heavly
general underside age related corrosion
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear boot corners corroded heavly
general underside age related corrosion
fuel tank shows sighns of leakining put is not leaking at time of test
inspection light on
rear arches corroding
Oil leak
surface corrosion to underbody fuel and brake pipes
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Oil leak
inspection light on
rear arches corroding
surface corrosion to underbody fuel and brake pipes
unable to open bonnett to assess
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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J731 PCW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J731 PCW, 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 J731 PCW registered?
J731 PCW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 August 1991.
Is J731 PCW safe to buy?
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