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J286 FMV

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,737 mi
Last recorded143,737 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ286 FMV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 143,737 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

general wear of suspension bushes

Fail 29 Jul 2008 143,737 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

general wear of suspension bushes

Pass 4 Apr 2007 124,868 miles

crack in front number plate

front anti roll bar links perishing

general corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

slight oil leak at diff

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2006 120,529 miles

exhaust tail box cracked and corroded, slight leaking

front brake pad's borderline pass/fail advise change

front number plate cracked

moisture around rocker cover

offside rear second side light inop

rear diff leaking, slightly nosicy

slight wear in front bottom ball joints

Pass 26 Apr 2005 114,806 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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J286 FMV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J286 FMV, 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 J286 FMV registered?

J286 FMV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 November 1991.

Is J286 FMV safe to buy?

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