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J109 CYL

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

167,189 mi
Last recorded167,189 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ109 CYL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 167,189 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

o/s/r/trailing arm weld to chassis

r/panel cover with black duf tap

Fail 29 May 2010 167,186 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

o/s/r/trailing arm weld to chassis

r/panel cover with black duf tap

Pass 19 May 2009 162,582 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 162,582 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2008 157,869 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 157,869 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 157,869 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 153,264 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 153,264 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 147,561 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 147,561 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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J109 CYL is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 J109 CYL, 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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J109 CYL is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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