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J29 GGF

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,056 mi
Last recorded84,056 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 GGF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2012 84,056 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 80,667 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 78,312 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 76,325 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2007 72,135 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 68,928 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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J29 GGF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J29 GGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J29 GGF registered?

J29 GGF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J29 GGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J29 GGF shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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