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J373 VOO

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,323 mi
Last recorded67,323 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ373 VOO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 67,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

reverses light inop

Pass 10 Oct 2024 66,640 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 65,521 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 64,037 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 62,419 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 62,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 61,626 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 59,538 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 58,601 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 58,601 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 58,282 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 57,812 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 56,908 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 55,388 miles

rear axle bearings noisey

Pass 22 Jul 2013 54,516 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,805 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 52,931 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 52,549 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 51,624 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 50,911 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 49,464 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 47,381 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 45,438 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 45,438 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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J373 VOO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J373 VOO, 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 J373 VOO registered?

J373 VOO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J373 VOO safe to buy?

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