MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,025 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake wear warning light on dash
corrosion to rear wheel arches
nearside rear tyre wearing to inner and outer edge
offside door mirror glass missing
offside interior door handle insecure
rear diff leaking oil
wipers do not self park
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake wear warning light on dash
corrosion to rear wheel arches
nearside rear tyre wearing to inner and outer edge
offside door mirror glass missing
offside interior door handle insecure
rear diff leaking oil
wipers do not self park
brake wear warning light on
corrosion to both rear wheel arches
engine oil leak
nearside door mirror glass missing
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine oil leak
brake wear warning light on
corrosion to both rear wheel arches
nearside door mirror glass missing
nearside door mirror glass missing
wiper blades split
wipers do not self park
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
nearside door mirror glass missing
wiper blades split
wipers do not self park
Boot lid stop light not working
Both front tyres have been touching the chassis on full locks
Brake pad warning light stays on pads ok
Fault with wiper switch
Offside lower anti roll joint dust cover split
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Boot lid stop light not working
Both front tyres have been touching the chassis on full locks
Brake pad warning light stays on pads ok
Fault with wiper switch
Offside lower anti roll joint dust cover split
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
after market rear boot spoiler fitted brake light inop
brake pads warning light on
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Outer Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
after market rear spoiler fitted with high level brake light , brake light inop
brake pad wear indicator on
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J849 NLM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 J849 NLM, 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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J849 NLM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.
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