MOT Status
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188,900 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear diff leaking
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front from flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smear screen (3.4 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear diff leaking
Both rear axle bushes have slight play
Differential oil leak
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has excessive wear Inner edge
Offside Front Tyre has excessive wear Inner edge
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot Top mount (2.7.4)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has excessive wear Inner edge
Offside Front Tyre has excessive wear Inner edge
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside mirror glass has slight damage.
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside mirror glass has slight damage.
rear silencer badly corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all shocks soft
front tyres worn on edges
oil leaks
pad warning light on
play in os of steering rack
rear shock absorbers top mountings deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all shocks soft
front tyres worn on edges
oil leaks
pad warning light on
play in os of steering rack
rear shock absorbers top mountings deteriorated
rear silencer badly corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
N/S door mirror housing slightly in secure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front tyres wearing on edges
brake pad warning light on
exhaust downpipe corroded
exhaust tailpipe corroding
gearbox & engine oil leaks
gearbox rubber mounting at rear deteriorating & very soft
power steering hoses damp
rear diff casing damp
slight condensation behind O/S/R indicator lens
slight seepage from power steering pump seal
wiper motor slow in operation
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
N/S door mirror housing slightly in secure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front tyres wearing on edges
brake pad warning light on
exhaust downpipe corroded
exhaust tailpipe corroding
gearbox & engine oil leaks
gearbox rubber mounting at rear deteriorating & very soft
power steering hoses damp
rear diff casing damp
slight condensation behind O/S/R indicator lens
slight seepage from power steering pump seal
wiper motor slow in operation
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
n/s/f tyre outer sidewall perished and worn
oil leaking from engine
rear brake discs worn (lipped)
rear brake pads worn very low!!
slight free-play in steering rack
unable to fully inspect n/s/r seat/seatbelt as childseat fitted
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s/f tyre outer sidewall perished and worn
oil leaking from engine
rear brake discs worn (lipped)
rear brake pads worn very low!!
slight free-play in steering rack
unable to fully inspect n/s/r seat/seatbelt as childseat fitted
oil leaks from engine and gearbox
unable to fully inspect n/s/r seatbelt as childseat fitted
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
oil leaks from engine and gearbox
unable to fully inspect n/s/r seatbelt as childseat fitted
front number plate slightly cracked
n/s door mirror glass cracked
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front number plate slightly cracked
n/s door mirror glass cracked
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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ANO 1S is a 1990 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 ANO 1S, 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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ANO 1S is a 1990 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 April 1990.
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