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J217 OPA

1991 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,065 mi
Last recorded156,065 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ217 OPA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2008 156,065 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 155,678 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 149,973 miles

BOTH REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES FROM T PIECE TO FLEXY HOSES ARE RUSTING.

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE ON LEGAL LIMIT.

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE IS IN POOR CONDITION.

N/S REAR TRAILING ARM BUSH TO BODY IS WORN.

O/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM INNER REAR BUSH IS WORN.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 143,898 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 137,810 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 137,810 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Sep 2005 137,788 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

metal brake pipes deteriating, †front brake discs marginal wear. †nearside mirror brocken.

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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J217 OPA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J217 OPA, 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 J217 OPA registered?

J217 OPA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 October 1991.

Is J217 OPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J217 OPA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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