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J136 HMY

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,676 mi
Last recorded116,676 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ136 HMY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2023 116,676 miles

Central Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front seat backrest has movement

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch under battery tray (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front seat backrest has movement

Pass 8 Oct 2021 116,675 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 116,675 miles

battery tray corroded underneath

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 116,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

battery tray corroded underneath

Fail 13 Jul 2018 116,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

battery tray corroded underneath

Pass 14 Sep 2016 116,672 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 116,672 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 112,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 108,290 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 108,290 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 104,543 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 104,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 101,670 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 99,403 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 97,737 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 95,608 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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J136 HMY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J136 HMY, 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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J136 HMY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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