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J1 LVK

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,205 mi
Last recorded102,205 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 LVK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 102,205 miles

door sills corroded

front suspension bushes perished

rear tyres badley perished

Fail 3 Aug 2012 102,195 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

door sills corroded

front suspension bushes perished

rear tyres badley perished

Pass 12 Aug 2011 98,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres age cracking will need replacing soon

n/s/f flexy zip tied to shock leg

wipers in poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2010 96,846 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 96,813 miles

n/s and o/s front lower wishbone balljoint and bushes starting to wear

n/s and o/s front shock absorbers starting to get weak and corrode

o/s front steering rack gater insecure

rear shock absorbers starting to wear and leak

Pass 3 Jul 2008 95,360 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 95,360 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake pads low

n/s rear tyre worn

trim touching brake pedal

Pass 11 Jun 2007 92,270 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 89,145 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 89,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

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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J1 LVK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J1 LVK, 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

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What year was J1 LVK registered?

J1 LVK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 October 1991.

Is J1 LVK safe to buy?

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