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J213 LFL

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,588 mi
Last recorded140,588 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ213 LFL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 140,588 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 140,588 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 134,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 132,236 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2013 129,163 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 129,163 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 125,627 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 242,753 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 240,424 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 238,870 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 238,870 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 236,787 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 236,787 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 233,364 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 233,364 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 229,548 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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J213 LFL is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J213 LFL, 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 J213 LFL registered?

J213 LFL is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 August 1991.

Is J213 LFL safe to buy?

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