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J173 KEC

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,824 mi
Last recorded122,824 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2006
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ173 KEC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2006 122,824 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 115,906 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 115,860 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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J173 KEC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 J173 KEC, 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 J173 KEC registered?

J173 KEC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J173 KEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J173 KEC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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