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J325 MAV

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,430 mi
Last recorded162,430 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ325 MAV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2012 162,430 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2010 161,468 miles

oil leaks at engine and rear axel

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear o/s tyre wall starting to deteriorate

slight bounce in o/s n/s front lower ball joint rubber mountains

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 24 Feb 2010 161,467 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leaks at engine and rear axel

rear o/s tyre wall starting to deteriorate

slight bounce in o/s n/s front lower ball joint rubber mountains

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 20 Feb 2009 157,375 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriortate

incurect fuel cap fitted good seal

o/sn/s rear shockabsorber covers insurcure

rear axel oil leak

rear brake discs stareting to corrode

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension bushes starting to corrode, inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 12 Feb 2008 151,245 miles

oil leaks,. front exhaust bracket starting to corrode. rear shock absorber covers insurcure.

rear brake discs starting to corrode. front discs starting to corroded. all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Feb 2008 151,243 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oil leaks,. front exhaust bracket starting to corrode. rear shock absorber covers insurcure.

rear brake discs starting to corrode. front discs starting to corroded. all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Nov 2006 138,508 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

rear axel oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2005 132,752 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

small chip in front light unit

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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J325 MAV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J325 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 J325 MAV registered?

J325 MAV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 August 1991.

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