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J22 NED

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,034 mi
Last recorded89,034 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 NED
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 89,034 miles

Nearside Rear sill slightly corroded

Offside Front sill slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2019 88,940 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 87,982 miles

Corrosion on metal brake pipes

Deteriation on rear exhaust box

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Steel pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 87,801 miles

Offside Front hole in inner wing

Offside Rear rusty brake pipe

rusty exhaust back box

surface rust front sills

Pass 2 Aug 2016 87,037 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 85,875 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 83,517 miles

rear silencer getting corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2014 83,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear silencer getting corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2013 81,926 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer getting corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 81,926 miles

rear exhaust silencer getting corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2012 80,105 miles

rear exhaust silencer getting corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2011 78,253 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 76,049 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 76,049 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 73,505 miles

Front suspension bump stops deteriorating

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 71,092 miles

front suspension bump stops broken up

slight weep of oil to o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 7 Aug 2007 69,646 miles

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

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

Slight deteriation on front suspension bump stops

Pass 26 Jul 2006 66,947 miles

N/S/F tyre just passible on tread depth

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

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

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 NED is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NED, 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 NED registered?

J22 NED is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J22 NED safe to buy?

The MOT history for J22 NED shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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