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J35 SEF

1991 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,499 mi
Last recorded89,499 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2006
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ35 SEF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2006 89,499 miles
Pass 13 May 2005 89,508 miles
Fail 11 May 2005 89,508 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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J35 SEF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 J35 SEF, 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 J35 SEF registered?

J35 SEF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 August 1991.

Is J35 SEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J35 SEF shows 3 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.

Does J35 SEF have outstanding finance?

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