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J24 OPD

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,057 mi
Last recorded157,057 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ24 OPD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 157,057 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 156,955 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 233,406 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 233,378 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 228,936 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 228,932 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 223,598 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Battery insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2006 202,011 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 202,011 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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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J24 OPD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc 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 J24 OPD, 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 J24 OPD registered?

J24 OPD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J24 OPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J24 OPD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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