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J375 LKK

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,886 mi
Last recorded79,886 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ375 LKK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 79,886 miles

Nearside Front jacking point area corroded

both front wings corroded

both rear outer sills corrosion evident cover sills fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2022 79,775 miles

front and rear wheel arches corroded

fuel filler neck rusty

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 10 May 2021 79,635 miles

both rear wheel arches and nearside front wing corroded

fuel filler neck pipe rusty

nearside front floor area corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2019 79,268 miles

fuel filler neck rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2018 79,040 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 79,040 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 78,946 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 78,791 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 78,371 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 77,047 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear wheel arches are corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2014 77,047 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear wheel arches are corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2013 75,836 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 74,945 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 73,631 miles

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

Small rust holes in the front part of the inner sills both sides

Fail 12 Jul 2011 73,631 miles

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

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

Small rust holes in the front part of the inner sills both sides

Pass 12 Jul 2010 72,039 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 70,170 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 68,306 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 66,460 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 64,355 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front exhaust heat shield is rattling

nearside headlight adjuster is not working

rear brake pads are wearing thin

slight oil leak from engine

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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J375 LKK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J375 LKK, 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 J375 LKK registered?

J375 LKK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J375 LKK safe to buy?

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