MOT Status
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71,182 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Stating to delaminate (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Starting to delaminate (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Both front brake hoses are perished
Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
Rear brake pads are getting low
Rear number plate is slightly delaminated
Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Both front brake hoses are perished
Both front lower ball joints have slight play
Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
Rear brake pads are getting low
Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Both front brake hoses are slightly perished
Engine covers fitted preventing under bonnet inspection
Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres perished
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both outer sills covers fitted
both rear coil springs unable to view fully
n/s/f tyre wall cut
rear no plate worn
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J991 HOW is a 1998 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.
Across all 1998 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 106,396 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 J991 HOW, 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 28 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was J991 HOW registered?
J991 HOW is a 1998 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 August 1998.
Is J991 HOW safe to buy?
The MOT history for J991 HOW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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