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J278 NBM

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,611 mi
Last recorded134,611 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ278 NBM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 134,611 miles

Battery insecure

Both front tyres are starting to perish

Catalyst heatshield is loose

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2009 134,611 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Both front tyres are starting to perish

Catalyst heatshield is loose

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2008 128,856 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Battery insecure

N/S/R tail light deteriorate

Rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Slight roughness from rear when wheels rotated

Fail 24 Sep 2008 128,856 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

All 4 tyres perished

Battery insecure

N/S/R tail light deteriorate

Rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Slight roughness from rear when wheels rotated

Pass 14 Aug 2007 112,771 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 112,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 91,331 miles

[note] outer sills covered. † †n/s/r lamp lens discolour. †n/s & o/s/f lower suspension wish bone inner rear susport bushes slightly cracked & perished.

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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J278 NBM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J278 NBM, 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 J278 NBM registered?

J278 NBM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 September 1991.

Is J278 NBM safe to buy?

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