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J251 HGE

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,342 mi
Last recorded73,342 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ251 HGE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2010 73,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boot floor holed & corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2009 67,447 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 67,438 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both offside jacking points starting to corrode

offside front wing starting to corrode at lowerattachment

Pass 8 Apr 2008 62,824 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 62,080 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 59,871 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 59,767 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 57,648 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 57,647 miles

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

rear shock absorbers deteriorating

slight play at o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes

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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J251 HGE is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,000cc 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 J251 HGE, 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 J251 HGE registered?

J251 HGE is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 November 1991.

Is J251 HGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J251 HGE 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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