MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,182 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust bracket broken
small exhaust blow rear (resealed)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded firewall/floor (3.3.A.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front several suspension bushes & steering gaiters deteriorated
Nearside Rear inner & outer drive shaft gaiters deteriorated
Offside Rear inner & outer drive shaft gaiters deteriorated
Rear several suspension bushes deteriorated but no excessive play detected.
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings suspension (McPherson strut) top mounting (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front several suspension bushes & steering gaiters deteriorated
Nearside Rear inner & outer drive shaft gaiters deteriorated
Offside Rear inner & outer drive shaft gaiters deteriorated
Rear several suspension bushes deteriorated but no excessive play detected.
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
All four drive shaft joint gaiters perished.
Front to rear fuel metal pipes heavily corroded.
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside and offside boot floor corroded.
Nearside rear tyre has age cracking on inner and outer sidewalls but no cords/structure showing.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear of offside outer sill becoming weakened through corrosion.
Steering rack has slight play within both side of the retaining bracket bushes.
Various suspension bushes perished but no excessive play/movement detected.
smell of fuel under vehicle but no leaks detected.
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
All four drive shaft joint gaiters perished.
Front to rear fuel metal pipes heavily corroded.
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside and offside boot floor corroded.
Nearside rear tyre has age cracking on inner and outer sidewalls but no cords/structure showing.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear of offside outer sill becoming weakened through corrosion.
Steering rack has slight play within both side of the retaining bracket bushes.
Various suspension bushes perished but no excessive play/movement detected.
smell of fuel under vehicle but no leaks detected.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight play in steering rack.
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
boot floor corroded
front & rear floors corroded
slight play in n/s steering rack arm
unable to tilt o/s/f seat
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
boot floor corroded
front & rear floors corroded
slight play in n/s steering rack arm
unable to tilt o/s/f seat
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
o/s/f and n/s/f floor corroded
Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
accident damage on n/s front
n/s front floor corroded
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
accident damage on n/s front
n/s front floor corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
n/s front chasis, o/s & n/s front floor,os rear wheel arch & boot floor, all corroded
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MOP 872X is a 1981 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 MOP 872X, 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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MOP 872X is a 1981 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1981.
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