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J198 JVL

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,134 mi
Last recorded102,134 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ198 JVL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 102,134 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 102,134 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise all brake discs pitted

Pass 27 Apr 2010 95,726 miles

NSF TYRE ON 3MM CENTRALLY.

SMALL CHIP IN OSF WINDSCREEN.

Fail 22 Jan 2009 95,534 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 95,534 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 94,215 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 91,797 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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J198 JVL is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 J198 JVL, 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 J198 JVL registered?

J198 JVL is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 October 1991.

Is J198 JVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J198 JVL shows 7 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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