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J206 NLP

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,491 mi
Last recorded108,491 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ206 NLP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 108,491 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 106,112 miles

auto gearbox leal

Pass 9 Jun 2009 99,167 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 98,977 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2008 89,475 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 87,084 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 85,376 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 82,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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)

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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J206 NLP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J206 NLP, 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 J206 NLP?

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What year was J206 NLP registered?

J206 NLP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 December 1991.

Is J206 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J206 NLP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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