MOT Status
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Drivers floor pan got a rust hole
Nearside Front inner wheel arch got 2 rust holes
n/s/r outer sill rusty
Nearside Front inner wheel arch rusty front and rear
Nearside Rear floor pan/inner sill rusty
Nearside Rear outer sill rusty
Offside Front floor pan/inner sill rusty
n/s/f inner wheel arch rusty
n/s/r outer sill starting to rust
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch starting to rust
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
n/s/f inner wheel arch rusty
n/s/f inner wheel arch starting to rust
n/s/f inner wheel arch rusty
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
n/s/f inner wheel arch rusty
rusty around battery tray
Brake pad warning light on
Fuel pipe corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake pad warning light on
Fuel pipe corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
oil leaks windscreen chipped
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
centre exhaust mount broken--oil leaks--fuel pipes rusty--brake pad warning light on
osf floor rusty---osr flor rusty---oil leaks---fuel pipes rusty
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/r tyre tread going lumpy
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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895 DEW is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1990 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 120,696 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 895 DEW, 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 36 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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895 DEW is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 February 1990.
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