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J240 EUB

1991 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,977 mi
Last recorded108,977 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ240 EUB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 108,977 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 108,936 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 108,692 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 108,692 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 108,520 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 108,237 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 108,237 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 108,231 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 102,634 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 102,623 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 97,492 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 97,102 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 94,801 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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J240 EUB is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 J240 EUB, 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 J240 EUB registered?

J240 EUB is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 October 1991.

Is J240 EUB safe to buy?

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