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J304 YHO

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,414 mi
Last recorded162,414 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ304 YHO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 162,414 miles

Offside Front inner arch corroded (front)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant fan missing

decelerometer test used as vehicle has a locked differential

Fail 29 Jul 2020 162,414 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill, jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill ,within lower arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front inner arch corroded (front)

Offside Front top mount missing a nut, still secure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light illuminated

coolant fan missing

decelerometer test used as vehicle has a locked differential

Pass 20 Feb 2019 161,688 miles

park brake has little resrve travel

Pass 20 Feb 2018 143,997 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 143,917 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 142,637 miles

O/S WASHER JET NOT HITTING SCREEN OSR SHOCK ABSORBER COVER LOOSE REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED ENGINE OIL LEAK OSF JACKING POINT CORRODED

Pass 1 Jul 2014 141,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 141,540 miles

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 139,792 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 139,792 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 135,941 miles

Both front brake hoses just starting to perish.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 131,720 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 128,734 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 124,975 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 124,975 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 123,315 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 121,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 120,055 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 106,753 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 116,753 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

off side rear tyre close to limit.

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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J304 YHO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J304 YHO, 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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J304 YHO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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