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J175 EMY

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,241 mi
Last recorded105,241 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ175 EMY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 105,241 miles

Offside sill panel corroded

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 105,239 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside sill panel corroded

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 103,875 miles

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

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)

advise offside sill has corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2013 101,465 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 101,430 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 98,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 98,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 96,695 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 96,657 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 94,832 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 91,758 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 89,589 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 84,223 miles

advize n/s front tyre damaged wall

Pass 14 Aug 2006 77,811 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 77,811 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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J175 EMY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 J175 EMY, 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

How do I check the history of J175 EMY?

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What year was J175 EMY registered?

J175 EMY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J175 EMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J175 EMY shows 15 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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