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J224 RJM

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

164,126 mi
Last recorded164,126 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ224 RJM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 164,126 miles

off side & near side outer sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2012 164,119 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

off side & near side outer sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2012 164,103 miles

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

Bottom of windscreen marked by wiper (below bonnet line)

Nearside rear bumer not fixed into side mounting

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 162,078 miles

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

front screen slight scoring in wiper arch

rear discs have surface corrosion

small hole in front scuttle

Fail 5 Apr 2011 162,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both rear discs have surface corrosion

front screen has scuffed mark in wiper arch

rear axle support bush deteriorated

small hole on front scuttle

Pass 20 Jan 2010 157,771 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2010 157,771 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 150,947 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front screen scored but not effecting vision

Fail 6 Jan 2009 150,947 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front screen scored but not effecting vision

Pass 11 Jan 2008 144,742 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 144,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 12 Jan 2007 135,176 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2006 135,154 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

brake pad wear indicator on

fuel pipe insecure

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 RJM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 J224 RJM, 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 RJM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 August 1991.

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