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J151 NGH

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

211,083 mi
Last recorded211,083 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ151 NGH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 211,083 miles

under body & suspension components covered in underseal

Pass 4 Mar 2017 211,071 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease and paint

All discs front and back has corrosion and pitted.

Both bottom sill has corrosion

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front both coil springs has corrosion

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

Rear plastic Windscreen damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2017 211,071 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. both sides (1.8)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All discs front and back has corrosion and pitted.

Both bottom sill has corrosion

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front both coil springs has corrosion

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

Rear plastic Windscreen damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2016 211,042 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 207,863 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 198,378 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 189,583 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 189,482 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 183,226 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 176,328 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 176,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 167,754 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion to offside rear wheel arch.

Fail 2 Sep 2009 167,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion to offside rear wheel arch.

Fail 18 Aug 2008 156,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 156,867 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 146,626 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 137,164 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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J151 NGH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J151 NGH, 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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J151 NGH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 August 1991.

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