MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
233,299 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
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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J985 HMY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 J985 HMY, 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 J985 HMY registered?
J985 HMY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.
Is J985 HMY safe to buy?
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