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J376 ROF

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,990 mi
Last recorded146,990 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ376 ROF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 146,990 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 146,990 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

engine overheated during mot, water pump noisy/leaking & viscous fan coupling not locking up

Pass 24 Apr 2009 144,103 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 144,103 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 140,661 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 140,661 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

drivers side front tyre starting to perish on outer side wall

osf wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Pass 20 Apr 2007 133,391 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 128,861 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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J376 ROF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 J376 ROF, 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 J376 ROF registered?

J376 ROF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J376 ROF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J376 ROF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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