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J131 GMR

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,345 mi
Last recorded162,345 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ131 GMR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 162,345 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 161,508 miles

o/s/f jacking point on sill corroded

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 2 Jun 2015 161,508 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

o/s/f jacking point on sill corroded

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2014 160,956 miles

corrosion to o/s/f sill not prescribed

front suspension bushes weak

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2013 159,906 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 159,906 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

ADVISE N/S/F BOTTOM OUTER BALL JOINT SPLITTING OUT OF BUSHINGS

Pass 27 Jun 2012 159,036 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 159,036 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 157,063 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 157,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 154,947 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 152,503 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 150,208 miles

ADVISE N/S/R WHEEL ARCH EDGE BECOMING CORRODED

Pass 29 Jun 2007 147,385 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 145,216 miles

O/S AND N/S/R TRAILING ARM BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT OUT

O/S STEERING RACK BUSHINGS STARTING TO SHOW MOVEMENT

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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J131 GMR is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J131 GMR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J131 GMR registered?

J131 GMR is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J131 GMR safe to buy?

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