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J272 YET

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

133,637 mi
Last recorded133,637 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ272 YET
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 133,637 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 133,589 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 133,518 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 133,458 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 133,411 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 133,325 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 133,158 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 132,212 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 131,617 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 128,651 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 128,638 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 123,681 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 118,507 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 113,511 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 108,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 104,927 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 10,060 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 97,328 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

washer jets weak

Pass 6 Mar 2009 94,327 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 91,140 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 87,091 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 83,281 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 YET is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 YET, 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 J272 YET registered?

J272 YET is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 October 1991.

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