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J176 EAT

1991 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,686 mi
Last recorded104,686 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ176 EAT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2023 104,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from union to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from union to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brake discs are corroded and pitted

corrosion and holes to the nearside and offside inner wheel arches to the rear of the headlamps

the nearside rear tyre is worn on the inside edge

the offside front sill is corroded at the jacking point

the offside front wing lower is corroded

the offside head lamp is steamed up

the offside rear brake pads are low

Pass 4 May 2022 103,608 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 103,608 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 102,455 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 100,458 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 98,028 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 94,878 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 92,782 miles

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 20 Jul 2015 90,171 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 85,082 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 78,373 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 78,363 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 78,354 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 78,347 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 78,308 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 78,308 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 May 2008 78,729 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 77,953 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 77,625 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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J176 EAT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 J176 EAT, 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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J176 EAT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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