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J157 MCV

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,983 mi
Last recorded132,983 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ157 MCV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 132,983 miles

Corrosion has started to effect some rear metal brake pipes. Those visible meet the required standard but not all the pipes can be inspected

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose and rattles

The lower part of the offside rear lamp contains some water.

Fail 3 Apr 2012 132,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion has started to effect some rear metal brake pipes. Those visible meet the required standard but not all the pipes can be inspected

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose and rattles

Pass 7 Apr 2011 122,095 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 122,092 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 117,706 miles

Slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 25 Mar 2009 109,580 miles

All rear suspension bushes slightly worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear number plate in poor condition along top edge but still readable

Fail 25 Mar 2009 109,580 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All rear suspension bushes slightly worn

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear number plate in poor condition along top edge but still readable

Pass 17 Mar 2008 100,759 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 97,928 miles

both front brake flexi hoses werather cracked

stone damage to o/s outer headlamp lens

Pass 27 Mar 2006 96,641 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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J157 MCV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J157 MCV, 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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J157 MCV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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