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J369 LGE

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

191,438 mi
Last recorded191,438 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2007
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ369 LGE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2007 191,438 miles

Oil leak

rear brake disc starting to clean up

steering rack been cleaned can not see any leaks now

various bushe's split, perished ,7 also have some free movment

Fail 7 Dec 2007 191,408 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

various bushe's split, perished ,7 also have some free movment

Pass 17 Nov 2006 184,406 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 184,300 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

flexible brake hoses starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Sep 2006 183,615 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise both rear brake flexi hose ferruls are corroded

brake fluid level indicator light is on

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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J369 LGE is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J369 LGE, 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 J369 LGE registered?

J369 LGE is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J369 LGE safe to buy?

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