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J250 GMH

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,122 mi
Last recorded172,122 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ250 GMH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2009 172,122 miles

engine no. not visable emissions tested at 3.5 co. limit. front pads look low slight play in n/s/f ball joint.. o/s outer sill badly corroded but not holed.. o/s/f dipped beam intermittent..

Pass 24 Sep 2007 90,675 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 78,415 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

offside rear brake binding slightly

surface corrosion on both sills

Fail 27 Sep 2006 78,415 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres are wearing on inside edges

both sills have surface corrosion

offside rear brake binding slightly

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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J250 GMH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J250 GMH, 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 J250 GMH registered?

J250 GMH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 1991.

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