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J327 CHE

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,757 mi
Last recorded156,757 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ327 CHE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 156,757 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 156,757 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 152,636 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroding

n/s/f tyre feathering edges,getting low on tread

Pass 10 Jan 2013 149,479 miles

offside front floor to sill by jacking point showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2013 149,479 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front floor to sill by jacking point showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2012 145,794 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 145,794 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2011 142,252 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 137,480 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 133,566 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 128,682 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 124,871 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre has small cut in wall

Pass 16 Sep 2005 121,263 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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J327 CHE is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J327 CHE, 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

How do I check the history of J327 CHE?

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What year was J327 CHE registered?

J327 CHE is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 December 1991.

Is J327 CHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J327 CHE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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