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J211 LOW

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

191,007 mi
Last recorded191,007 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ211 LOW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 191,007 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 190,808 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 190,675 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 190,293 miles

ABS light flickered on in rollers

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box slight (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both rear road springs corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2022 187,706 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 185,764 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 184,992 miles

Front Upper Steering component deformed but serviceable slight play in top coloum bush (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Corotion on both rear arms

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 184,161 miles

ABS light flickered on and off during test

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering column top bush

Pass 7 Apr 2018 183,733 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight age age cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight age cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear offside outer sill slight corrosion

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 183,430 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float slight play (2.1.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 181,815 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear wheel arches corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

signs of nsf tyre touching on lock

Pass 4 Apr 2015 180,222 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 12 Apr 2014 179,127 miles

age cracking to exhaust securing rubbers

corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

n/s headlight aim on lower limit

oil dampness around power steering pipe

slight engine oil leak

slight play detected in steering wheel

Fail 12 Apr 2014 179,127 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

age cracking to exhaust securing rubbers

corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

n/s headlight aim on lower limit

oil dampness around power steering pipe

slight engine oil leak

slight play detected in steering wheel

Pass 5 Apr 2013 177,491 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all four jacking points missing

lambda sensor disconnected

slight corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 2 Apr 2013 177,471 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all four jacking points missing

lambda sensor disconnected

slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 11 Apr 2012 176,330 miles

engine oil leak

oil dampness around power steering pipes and rack

possible slight roughness from o/s rear diff or bearing. Unable to correctly diagnose

sliht movement o/s steering arm

Pass 4 Apr 2011 171,994 miles

engine oil leak

metal brake pipes greased

rear diff noisy

rear trailing arm bushes worn may need atention soon

slight movement in o/s/f lower arm inner bush

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 1 Apr 2010 166,354 miles

engine oil leak

front brake hoses age cracking

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear metal brake pipes greased

rub marks on inner wings

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight play in both front lower arms

slight play in both front lower ball joints

stone chips in windcsreen

Pass 9 Apr 2009 161,780 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to under car wet condition

wipers do not self park. However, wiper position can be controlled at switch. VOSA confirmed ok to pass and advise

Fail 9 Apr 2009 161,780 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to under car wet condition

Pass 9 Apr 2008 155,912 miles

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

n/s anti-roll bar drop link boot insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2007 151,620 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 151,612 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

o/s/r outer sidelight bulb not working

Pass 6 Mar 2006 145,188 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 145,188 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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J211 LOW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 J211 LOW, 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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J211 LOW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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