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J248 NJT

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,203 mi
Last recorded136,203 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ248 NJT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 136,203 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 136,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 136,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 135,909 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 135,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 133,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 131,103 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

Pass 8 Sep 2017 128,056 miles

Central exhaust slightly corroded.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside outer sill plstick side skirts fitted.

Nearside outer sill plstick skirts fitted.

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 17 Aug 2017 128,045 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside plastick side skirts fitted.

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside plstick side skirts fitted.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 8 Jun 2015 128,042 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 127,710 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 127,498 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 127,366 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 125,890 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 125,493 miles

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 119,626 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 119,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 108,013 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 102,235 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 98,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 98,889 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 93,095 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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J248 NJT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J248 NJT, 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 J248 NJT registered?

J248 NJT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J248 NJT safe to buy?

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