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J272 GMP

1991 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

188,866 mi
Last recorded188,866 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ272 GMP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 188,866 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 188,866 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 184,000 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 180,568 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 176,215 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 170,687 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 165,898 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 158,270 miles

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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J272 GMP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc 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 J272 GMP, 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 J272 GMP registered?

J272 GMP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 December 1991.

Is J272 GMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J272 GMP 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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