MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,074 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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as previous vt 32
tracking changed nearside front tyre close to body but not touching on lock to lock
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
sill covers fitted
tinted windows fitted and extra front light
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Corrosion to outer wheel arches etc.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Underbody damage to offside front floor/chassis.
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Corrosion to outer wheel arches etc.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Underbody damage to offside front floor/chassis.
corrosion chassis areas
osf rack boot perished
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
corrosion chassis areas
osf rack boot perished
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
axle leaking oil
front link rod bushes split
slight play ns track rod end
axle leaking oil
front link rod bushes split
slight play ns track rod end
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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A16 FRT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 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 A16 FRT, 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 35 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A16 FRT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 May 1991.
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