MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,357 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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all brake hoses and brake pipes under sealed
both rear tyres, side walls cracking/perished
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
all brake hoses and brake pipes under sealed
both rear tyres, side walls cracking/perished
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Both headlamps are too low, and the dash mounted control is inoperative, suggesting that more than a simple adjustment is needed
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear tyres perished. (both rear tyres are over 20years old
Unable to examine many underside components as whole underbody area is concealed by black sticky sealant
chip in screen
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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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J89 CYL is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 performed better than the average for its 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 J89 CYL, 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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How do I check the history of J89 CYL?
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What year was J89 CYL registered?
J89 CYL is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 August 1991.
Is J89 CYL safe to buy?
The MOT history for J89 CYL shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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