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J249 TRO

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,336 mi
Last recorded136,336 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ249 TRO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2016 136,336 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part both front hoses insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Front Body has a projection caused by damage towing bracket (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush differential front support mount has excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

corrosion offside front lower wing

corrosion offside rear floor

most of interior missing

park brake requirements only just met

Pass 12 Mar 2015 134,969 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 134,969 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 134,270 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 134,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2007 133,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 133,470 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 128,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front tyres very close to inner wings on full lock

Pass 6 Aug 2005 122,821 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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J249 TRO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J249 TRO, 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 J249 TRO registered?

J249 TRO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J249 TRO safe to buy?

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