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J168 CYH

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,118 mi
Last recorded127,118 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ168 CYH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 127,118 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 125,814 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 123,441 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 123,251 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 123,251 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 119,807 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 118,546 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 118,370 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 102,406 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 98,958 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 91,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 72,263 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 72,263 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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J168 CYH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J168 CYH, 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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What year was J168 CYH registered?

J168 CYH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 August 1991.

Is J168 CYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J168 CYH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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