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J219 EMY

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,804 mi
Last recorded118,804 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ219 EMY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 118,804 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 118,758 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 118,344 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 118,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 116,339 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 113,627 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 113,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 110,740 miles

advise 2 front tyres shouldered on inside edges

Fail 18 Jul 2017 110,735 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edges (4.1.E.1)

advise 2 front tyres shouldered on inside edges

Pass 19 Jul 2016 104,929 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 104,919 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 97,693 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 97,445 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 91,144 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 90,700 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 90,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 84,847 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 81,697 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 80,262 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 79,609 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 79,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 72,211 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 58,963 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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J219 EMY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J219 EMY, 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 J219 EMY registered?

J219 EMY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J219 EMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J219 EMY shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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