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J144 LLB

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,759 mi
Last recorded123,759 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ144 LLB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 123,759 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 123,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 122,593 miles

Front Fog lamps in-op

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 121,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center join (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres cracking not reaching ply of cords

front and rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

offside rear tyre cracking not reaching ply of cords

Fail 16 Sep 2020 121,775 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking front pipe into rack (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released rear (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center join (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres cracking not reaching ply of cords

front and rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

offside rear tyre cracking not reaching ply of cords

Pass 20 May 2016 121,178 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 121,178 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2015 114,923 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 114,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Advise all four tyres age cracking to walls advise replacement soon

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 112,076 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 108,047 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 108,047 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 106,513 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 106,040 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 104,160 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2010 104,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2009 97,924 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 92,783 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 88,717 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 81,654 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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J144 LLB is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 J144 LLB, 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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J144 LLB is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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