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J22 JDB

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,863 mi
Last recorded84,863 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 JDB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 84,863 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 84,619 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 84,149 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 83,688 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 83,114 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 83,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 82,518 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 81,523 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 79,744 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 77,090 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 73,813 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 70,989 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 68,259 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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J22 JDB is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J22 JDB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J22 JDB registered?

J22 JDB is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 August 1991.

Is J22 JDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J22 JDB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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