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J219 RDP

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,043 mi
Last recorded150,043 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ219 RDP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2008 150,043 miles

both front anti-roll bar links rubber covers split

f/n/s anti-roll bar link slightly worn

f/o/s lower susp arm inner joint rubber cover split

spare tyre well underboot corroded/holed

Fail 10 Jul 2008 149,978 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both front anti-roll bar links rubber covers split

f/n/s anti-roll bar link slightly worn

f/o/s lower susp arm inner joint rubber cover split

spare tyre well underboot corroded/holed

Pass 3 Jul 2007 145,445 miles

r/o/s tyre just legal †rear u/boot areas corroded †slight play f/o/s lower susp arms bushes †slight play rack

Fail 19 Jun 2007 145,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

r/o/s tyre just legal †f/o/s s/absorber slight leak †rear u/boot areas holed (not structual) †slight play f/o/s susp arm bushes/rack o/s

Pass 21 Jun 2006 138,438 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 RDP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 J219 RDP, 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 RDP registered?

J219 RDP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 August 1991.

Is J219 RDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J219 RDP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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