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J330 EMY

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,968 mi
Last recorded103,968 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ330 EMY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2008 103,968 miles

Front number plate cracked but still readable

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 103,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front number plate cracked but still readable

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 99,371 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 99,371 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f and o/sf anriroll bar link ball joint gaiters ripped

Pass 2 Oct 2006 91,755 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 83,581 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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J330 EMY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 J330 EMY, 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 J330 EMY registered?

J330 EMY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 August 1991.

Is J330 EMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J330 EMY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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