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J294 MAV

1991 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,920 mi
Last recorded138,920 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ294 MAV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 138,920 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

light scratches too windscreen in zones A and B

Fail 23 Mar 2011 138,920 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

light scratches too windscreen in zones A and B

Pass 15 Mar 2010 135,435 miles

some deterioration of the bonding of rubber too metal support on offside and nearside lower ball joints

wipers working on fast speed only

Fail 15 Mar 2010 135,435 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some deterioration of the bonding of rubber too metal support on offside and nearside lower ball joints

wipers working on fast speed only

Pass 17 Mar 2009 131,784 miles

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 128,148 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 123,126 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 123,126 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 109,281 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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J294 MAV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 J294 MAV, 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 J294 MAV registered?

J294 MAV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J294 MAV safe to buy?

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