MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,456 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
Underbody, sills and chassis corroded
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
gear box oil leak
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)
Oil leak
gear box oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
inner door panels missing
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front bumper insecure
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Rear Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear bumper insecure
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism slightly worn (3.2.1e)
Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MMF 359W is a 1981 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 MMF 359W, 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 MMF 359W registered?
MMF 359W is a 1981 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1981.
Is MMF 359W safe to buy?
The MOT history for MMF 359W shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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