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J28 HDL

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,521 mi
Last recorded119,521 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 HDL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 119,521 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 119,521 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

very slight play in both front anti roll bar linkages

very slight play in both front lower balljoints

Pass 23 Oct 2007 113,969 miles

accident damage to o/s/r door

both front lower rear wishbone mounting bushes perishing slightly

nearside front headlamp condensated but not affecting headlamp aim

Pass 15 Nov 2006 110,745 miles

engine oil leak

front brake flexi hoses started to perish

n/s/f shocker damp

rear diff leaking

slight play in front ball joints

Fail 15 Nov 2006 110,745 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

front brake flexi hoses started to perish

n/s/f shocker damp

rear diff leaking

slight play in front ball joints

Pass 9 Nov 2005 106,623 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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J28 HDL is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 J28 HDL, 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 J28 HDL registered?

J28 HDL is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 August 1991.

Is J28 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J28 HDL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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