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J297 KKE

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,253 mi
Last recorded135,253 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ297 KKE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 135,253 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 135,253 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2014 129,885 miles

Fuel line corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 May 2014 129,885 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel line corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2011 129,884 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 129,122 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 129,122 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 129,044 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 124,807 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 124,792 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

o/s front tyre catching a/rool bar on lock

slight play in rack n/side.

Pass 9 Oct 2006 119,187 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2005 113,287 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 113,287 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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J297 KKE is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J297 KKE, 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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J297 KKE is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 August 1991.

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