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J257 NSM

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,767 mi
Last recorded112,767 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ257 NSM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 112,767 miles

play noted in offside ball joint and front track control arms rear bushes,corrosion at offside floors,floors to sills,sill back

Pass 24 Sep 2010 111,029 miles

corrosion on front shocker casings

Pass 1 Oct 2009 109,548 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

initial play in steering rack

Fail 25 Sep 2009 109,518 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

initial play in steering rack

Pass 1 Oct 2008 107,973 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 106,381 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 104,010 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 101,917 miles

Main brake pipes at rear plus n/s front showing signs of corrosion and just with in limits of test.

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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J257 NSM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J257 NSM, 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 J257 NSM registered?

J257 NSM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 October 1991.

Is J257 NSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J257 NSM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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