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J129 KKN

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,570 mi
Last recorded57,570 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ129 KKN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 57,570 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 57,557 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 46,020 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 44,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 43,372 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 42,504 miles

wear in steering rack both sides

corrosion appearing on front to rear metal brake pipes

slight movement in front suspension lower arm rear bushes both sides

Pass 5 Aug 2008 40,576 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 38,315 miles

corrosion appearing in both rear wheel arches and n/s/f outer wing

wear in front suspension lower arm rear bushes both sides

wear in steering rack o/s/f

Pass 4 Aug 2006 34,953 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 32,074 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 32,057 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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J129 KKN is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J129 KKN, 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 J129 KKN registered?

J129 KKN is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 August 1991.

Is J129 KKN safe to buy?

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