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J33 MAV

1991 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

63,833 mi
Last recorded63,833 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 MAV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 63,833 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 63,337 miles

Advise Whole Underbody has been Undersealed

Pass 2 Jul 2024 62,609 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 62,561 miles

Headlamp adjuster not present

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 62,561 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2022 62,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2016 62,370 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 62,152 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 61,964 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 61,617 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 61,406 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 61,399 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 61,162 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front headlamp has temporary repair

Rear exhaust bracket secured with wire

Pass 4 Oct 2006 61,019 miles

Offside front headlamp has temporary repair

Rear exhaust bracket secured with wire

Pass 13 Sep 2005 60,906 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 60,906 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken and poorly repaired

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MAV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J33 MAV, 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

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What year was J33 MAV registered?

J33 MAV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 September 1991.

Is J33 MAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J33 MAV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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