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J218 KKR

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,527 mi
Last recorded186,527 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ218 KKR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 186,527 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 186,498 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 176,704 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 176,639 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2009 171,234 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 168,384 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 168,384 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 164,074 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 164,069 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2006 156,161 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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J218 KKR is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J218 KKR, 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 J218 KKR registered?

J218 KKR is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 August 1991.

Is J218 KKR safe to buy?

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