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J15 TGK

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,200 mi
Last recorded103,200 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 TGK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 103,200 miles

Nearside Front screen chip

Pass 8 May 2025 103,188 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 103,114 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 103,113 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on inner / outer edges due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on inner / outer edges due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 103,004 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 102,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog light switch sticking

Pass 17 May 2021 102,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 102,818 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexi hoses to rear caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake has only just met requirements may need adjustment or rep[air (1.2.1 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 17 Apr 2018 102,657 miles

Advise both front tyres perished between tred

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play to steering rack (2.1.5)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 102,657 miles

Advise both front tyres perished between tred

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play to steering rack (2.1.5)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure back (6.2.A.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2017 102,589 miles

Advise both front tyres perished between tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 102,401 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 101,905 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 101,762 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 101,749 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2007 101,691 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 101,467 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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J15 TGK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J15 TGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J15 TGK registered?

J15 TGK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 August 1991.

Is J15 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J15 TGK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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