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J33 CHS

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,508 mi
Last recorded58,508 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 CHS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 58,508 miles

Suspension bushes worn

brake pipes corroding

fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion

various oil leaks

Fail 12 Nov 2012 58,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension bushes worn

brake pipes corroding

fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion

various oil leaks

Pass 7 Nov 2011 55,627 miles

brake discs corroding

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroding

o/s/r tyre low

Fail 7 Nov 2011 55,627 miles

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

brake discs corroding

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroding

o/s/r tyre low

Fail 1 Nov 2010 52,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake discs corroding

brake pipes corroding

engine and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust corroding

o/s tyres getting low

Pass 1 Nov 2010 52,429 miles

brake discs corroding

brake pipes corroding

engine and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust corroding

o/s tyres getting low

Pass 9 Nov 2009 49,475 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 45,468 miles

Fuel cap seal starting too crack

O/S/F wing holed

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2007 40,666 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 40,663 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 35,467 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 31,956 miles

16% front brake imbalance

nearside rear brake slightly lagging

offside front,both front to rear & both rear brake pipes corroded,difficult to asces/be sure of extent of corrosion due to extra coating applied-advise all replaced

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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J33 CHS is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J33 CHS, 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 J33 CHS?

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What year was J33 CHS registered?

J33 CHS is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J33 CHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J33 CHS shows 12 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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