MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,768 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear exhaust rubbers perished
Central Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Central Rear exhaust rubbers perished
battery insecure
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
battery insecure
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front chassis slightly corroded
nearside front floor slightly corroded
rear subframe slightly corroded
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front chassis slightly corroded
nearside front floor slightly corroded
rear subframe slightly corroded
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
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KJB 211W is a 1981 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 KJB 211W, 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 KJB 211W registered?
KJB 211W is a 1981 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 April 1981.
Is KJB 211W safe to buy?
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