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J334 LTA

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,184 mi
Last recorded113,184 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ334 LTA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 113,184 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 113,173 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 111,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 111,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 106,679 miles

o/s/r n/s/r wheel arches have sharp edges due to corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2009 106,679 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

o/s/r n/s/r wheel arches have sharp edges due to corrosion

strong advise on driver door check strap splitting door

Pass 11 Nov 2008 97,824 miles

REAR TYRES STARTING TO WEAR LOW

Fail 10 Nov 2008 97,824 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

REAR TYRES STARTING TO WEAR LOW

Pass 13 Nov 2007 92,908 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT LOWER ARM MOUNT BUSHES SPLITTING

Fail 31 Oct 2007 92,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S AND O/S FRONT LOWER ARM MOUNT BUSHES SPLITTING

PETROL FUMES FROM UNDER BONNET

Pass 27 Feb 2007 88,329 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 88,329 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 83,885 miles

Front brake discs undercut †Rear brake discs undercut, marked on faces †Engine oil leak †Rear axle bushs peeling †

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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J334 LTA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J334 LTA, 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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J334 LTA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 September 1991.

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