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J358 SRX

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,438 mi
Last recorded99,438 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ358 SRX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 99,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2017 95,712 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 91,244 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 91,244 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 87,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2015 87,382 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2014 80,168 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 76,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 73,539 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 70,101 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 65,614 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 65,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 59,666 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 52,925 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 45,601 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 42,134 miles

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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J358 SRX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J358 SRX, 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 J358 SRX registered?

J358 SRX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 September 1991.

Is J358 SRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J358 SRX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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