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J311 RDP

1991 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,979 mi
Last recorded171,979 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ311 RDP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2010 171,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 171,979 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 167,036 miles

front brake pads very low

nearside and offside rear suspension trailing arm bushes splitting

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside front tyre getting close to limit

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre close to limit

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 16 Feb 2009 167,036 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front brake pads very low

nearside and offside rear suspension trailing arm bushes splitting

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside front tyre getting close to limit

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre close to limit

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 8 Feb 2008 162,439 miles

alternator belt perishing

offside front tyre low on pressure

offside rear tyre low on pressure

play in offside front steering arm

Fail 8 Feb 2008 162,439 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

alternator belt perishing

offside front tyre low on pressure

offside rear tyre low on pressure

play in offside front steering arm

Pass 7 Feb 2007 158,105 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 158,105 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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J311 RDP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J311 RDP, 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 J311 RDP registered?

J311 RDP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 September 1991.

Is J311 RDP safe to buy?

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