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J338 TDP

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

165,027 mi
Last recorded165,027 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2006
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ338 TDP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2006 165,027 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge †o/s/r tyre punchered in centre tread †windscreen washes weak †heavey engine oil leaks †fuel tank damaged †various fuel pipes corroded †corrosion dents/scratches to various body pannels †

n/s/r fog light very dim †heavey cracking/perrishing to rear suspension bushes †boarderline cracking/perrishing to both wishbone bushes †boarderline unbonding to both rear axel bushes

slight play in steering rack upper joints †brake fluid dirty †front to rear brake pipes very heavely corroded †both rear brake pipes from "T" connection to flexi brake pipe badly corroded †all brake hoses perrished †

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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J338 TDP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 J338 TDP, 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 J338 TDP registered?

J338 TDP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 October 1991.

Is J338 TDP safe to buy?

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