MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,584 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
plastic covers fitted to sills prevent full examination of sill imtegrity.
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
plastic covers fitted to sills prevent full examination of sill imtegrity.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M239 FUM is a 1971 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1971 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 117,073 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 M239 FUM, 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 55 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 M239 FUM registered?
M239 FUM is a 1971 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is M239 FUM safe to buy?
The MOT history for M239 FUM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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