MOT Status
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107,348 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
number plate light relocated
rear exhaust mount replaced with cable ties
rear fog light not working
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
number plate light relocated
rear exhaust mount replaced with cable ties
rear fog light not working
rear fog lamp not working
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
fuel stains on rear exhaust but no leaks at time of test
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
fuel stains on rear exhaust but no leaks at time of test
rear fog lamp not working
rear silencer mounting rubbers cracked
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
High beam tell tale not working
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
cuts to offside rear tyre and worn to 3mm 185/70/hr13
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
slight wear in steering rack at offside
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
slight wear in steering rack at offside
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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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XML 559T is a 1978 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
Across all 1978 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 73,526 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 XML 559T, 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 48 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 XML 559T registered?
XML 559T is a 1978 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 November 1978.
Is XML 559T safe to buy?
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