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J273 OJT

1991 BMW 3 Series

Beige Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,486 mi
Last recorded111,486 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ273 OJT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2011 111,486 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure.

Both front metal brake pipes getting corroded.

Both rear tyres slightly distorted.

Both rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated.

Corrosion in drivers side rear boot areea but no holes within 30cm of componant mounting.

Drivers side front outer steering rack gaiter clip missing but gaiter sealed.

Front brake pads wearing low.

Front to rear metal fuel pipes excessively corroded.

Oil leak on engine.

Oil weeping from power steering pipes.

Passenger side rear side light slightly dull.

Plastic trims fitted to door shuts.

Suspension has been lowered by modified springs.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 101,610 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 101,610 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 95,405 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 95,405 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 91,005 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 82,827 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 77,629 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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J273 OJT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Beige with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 J273 OJT, 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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J273 OJT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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