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J245 GHT

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,839 mi
Last recorded119,839 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ245 GHT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 119,839 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 119,839 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 116,903 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 116,903 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 108,215 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 98,482 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 98,482 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 87,928 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 87,928 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r seat edge starting to fray

slight bulge in outer sidewall of o/s/r tyre

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 16 Sep 2009 78,166 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 70,777 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 64,069 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 58,641 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 58,641 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2005 57,596 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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J245 GHT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J245 GHT, 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 J245 GHT registered?

J245 GHT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 November 1991.

Is J245 GHT safe to buy?

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