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J252 OPA

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,784 mi
Last recorded184,784 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ252 OPA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 184,784 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 182,637 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 177,367 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 171,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front inner wings corroding slightly

front number plate laminate peeling

slight play in offside steering rack end

Fail 20 Feb 2007 171,645 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front inner wings corroding

front number plate laminate peeling

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 25 Jan 2006 168,657 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 168,657 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front lower arm rear bushes weak

Front brake pads low

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Nearside rear jacking pad missing

Oil leak from rear differential

Rear silencer corroded and leaking

Stone damage on windscreen

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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J252 OPA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J252 OPA, 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 J252 OPA registered?

J252 OPA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 August 1991.

Is J252 OPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J252 OPA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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