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J224 GMH

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,393 mi
Last recorded133,393 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ224 GMH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 133,393 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 133,084 miles

battery loose

both rear tyres perishing

front brake pads thin

Pass 15 Jul 2014 132,290 miles

power steering resevoir damp

Fail 15 Jul 2014 132,289 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

power steering resevoir damp

Pass 25 Jun 2013 131,483 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 130,543 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 130,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

power steering resevoir damp

Pass 12 Jul 2011 129,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust gearbox mount bracket broken

long handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + close to limit

Pass 19 Jul 2010 127,859 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front exhaust mount corroded but exhaust still supported

Pass 22 Jul 2009 126,750 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 126,750 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion not through all skins n/s outer sill

n/s/f tyre going bald on inner edge + close to limit

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + close to limit

Pass 18 Jul 2008 125,055 miles

both brake pipes either side of fuel tank heavily corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edges + close to limit

Pass 26 Jun 2007 122,508 miles

both brake pipes either side of fuel tank heavily corroded by rear flexi hoses

corrosion not through all skins n/s complete outer sill

some play in o/s/f ball joint

Pass 17 Jul 2006 119,353 miles

front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded by rear flexi hoses

gearbox + rear axle oil leaks

long handbrake travel

Pass 6 Jul 2005 115,472 miles

damp underneath p.a.s. reservior

o/s brake pipe front to rear by rear flexi hose corroding

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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J224 GMH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J224 GMH, 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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J224 GMH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 August 1991.

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