MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,871 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both front wishbone rear bushes weak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front anti rol bar link rubbers seperating
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front shock absorber weeping
Play in offside front inner tie rod
Rear brake pipes corroding
Slight movement in nearside front ball joint
Slight play in offside front wheel bearing
Nearside rear tyre sidewalls damaged
Both front wishbone rear bushes weak
Front anti rol bar link rubbers seperating
Nearside front shock absorber weeping
Play in offside front inner tie rod
Rear brake pipes corroding
Slight movement in nearside front ball joint
Slight play in offside front wheel bearing
Nearside rear tyre sidewalls damaged
Slight play in N/S steering rack
Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
Front brake imbalance high at 23%
Slight play in Offside steering arm
Stonechips in front screen
Both rear tyres worn to 3 to 4mm tread.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear suspension bump stops splitting.
Slight play in steering rack off-side.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Both rear tyres worn to 3 to 4mm tread.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front and rear brake linings wearing thin.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight play in steering rack off-side.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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J99 RHB is a 1996 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1996 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 112,776 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 J99 RHB, 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 30 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J99 RHB is a 1996 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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