MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,938 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across the axle (3.6.B.2c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Oil leak
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both front washer jets slightly blocked
offside front indicator intermittent
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KIW 3231 is a 1981 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 1981 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 97,200 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 KIW 3231, 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 45 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 KIW 3231 registered?
KIW 3231 is a 1981 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 May 1981.
Is KIW 3231 safe to buy?
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