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J135 CYK

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

205,780 mi
Last recorded205,780 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ135 CYK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 205,780 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 205,661 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 205,180 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 205,179 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 204,960 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 203,708 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 203,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated sill panel (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component insecure battery insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 203,260 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 203,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 202,185 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 20,220 miles
Fail 27 May 2015

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 200,274 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 200,274 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 198,822 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 198,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 198,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 198,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 196,853 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

signs of perishing on the rubber fuel pipe to filter. Not leaking at present time

signs of wear on both the rear sub frame bushs

slight play in both the front wheels

Fail 10 Jun 2011 196,852 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

signs of perishing on the rubber fuel pipe to filter. Not leaking at present time

signs of wear on both the rear sub frame bushs

slight play in both the front wheels

Pass 12 Jun 2010 194,673 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 194,673 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2009 192,679 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 188,374 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 188,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both front tyre treads worn out on inner edges.

Nearside front fog lamp lens broken.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 179,440 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 179,440 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion scab on the os inner front wheel arch

osf tyre worn

Pass 21 Mar 2006 166,749 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

new lower steering coupling fitted but without bolts & nuts being locked

o/s/f headlight glass cracked

oil leak

wear to steering rack

Fail 14 Mar 2006 166,416 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f headlight glass cracked

oil leak

wear to steering rack

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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J135 CYK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 J135 CYK, 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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J135 CYK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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