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J255 ORO

1991 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,262 mi
Last recorded131,262 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ255 ORO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 131,262 miles

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

Nearside steering rack has slight play in drumstick.

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

Offside front doorsill corroded.(jacking point)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 131,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside steering rack has slight play in drumstick.

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

Offside front doorsill corroded.(jacking point)

Fail 23 Jan 2010 131,005 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front anti-roll linkage bars have split dust covers

both front tyres have deteriorated sidewalls

exhaust heat sheild lose

offside sill corroded (just outside of seat belt prescribed area)

rear shock absorbers deteriorated/corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2009 117,491 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 117,491 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 112,660 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 105,495 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 99,153 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 99,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated internally.

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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J255 ORO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,991cc 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 J255 ORO, 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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J255 ORO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 October 1991.

Is J255 ORO safe to buy?

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