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J109 JKP

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,132 mi
Last recorded59,132 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ109 JKP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 59,132 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 59,101 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 58,883 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 58,883 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 58,679 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 58,529 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 58,499 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 52,911 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 51,341 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 51,341 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 49,029 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 47,596 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 45,346 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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J109 JKP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J109 JKP, 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 J109 JKP registered?

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

Is J109 JKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J109 JKP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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