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J108 LRV

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,672 mi
Last recorded69,672 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ108 LRV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 69,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front pads look low disc,s worn

Pass 28 Jan 2011 65,221 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre seat belt missing in rear

handbrakle check (reserve travel)

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

Fail 28 Jan 2011 65,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre seat belt missing in rear

handbrakle check (reserve travel)

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 29 Jan 2010 62,133 miles

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

rear number plate

Pass 26 Jan 2009 58,517 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 58,517 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 54,329 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 50,701 miles

no centre seatbelt fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Feb 2007 50,679 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

no centre seatbelt fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Jan 2006 46,825 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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J108 LRV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 J108 LRV, 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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What year was J108 LRV registered?

J108 LRV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 September 1991.

Is J108 LRV safe to buy?

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