MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,661 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)
both front tyres scubbing inside edge
both front wishbone rear bushes getting worn
both rear tyres scrubbing inside edge
brake pipes between rear flexies getting corroded
brake pipes to both rear flexies getting corroded
engine oil leak
offside front antiroll bar gaiter split
offside front wishbone corroded
power steering pipes corroded
rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
nearside door mirror damaged
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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J785 CGP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 J785 CGP, 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 J785 CGP registered?
J785 CGP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 September 1991.
Is J785 CGP safe to buy?
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