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J184 PKV

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,555 mi
Last recorded109,555 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ184 PKV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 109,555 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 109,528 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 121,655 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 118,842 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2013 118,842 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2011 116,310 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 116,310 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 113,872 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 111,188 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 111,188 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 109,452 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 101,908 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 92,951 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 92,951 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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J184 PKV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J184 PKV, 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 J184 PKV registered?

J184 PKV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 August 1991.

Is J184 PKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J184 PKV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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