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J387 KRK

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,175 mi
Last recorded123,175 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ387 KRK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 123,175 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 122,757 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 122,757 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 122,065 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Mar 2023 122,062 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pipe ()

Pass 14 Mar 2022 122,059 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 122,051 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 122,048 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 122,048 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 122,027 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2018 121,584 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 120,507 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 120,038 miles

Front to Rear fuel pipe corroded

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

Fail 24 Dec 2014 120,034 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front to Rear fuel pipe corroded

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

Pass 22 May 2013 120,014 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/ side front jacking point corroded not within perscribed area

o/s rear tyre cut in sidewall not to cords

propshaft front rubber coupling split

Fail 22 May 2013 120,014 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/ side front jacking point corroded not within perscribed area

o/s rear tyre cut in sidewall not to cords

propshaft front rubber coupling split

Pass 18 May 2012 119,201 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s front jacking point corroded

o/s rear tyre cut in sidewall not to cords

propshaft front coupling split

Pass 31 May 2011 118,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

steering rack inner joints slight play

Fail 27 May 2011 118,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

steering rack inner joints slight play

Fail 9 Feb 2010 118,632 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to o/s plus n/s front plus rear jacking pionts

play evident in n/s plus o/s steering rack

Pass 12 Feb 2009 118,487 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 118,426 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 117,271 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 115,239 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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J387 KRK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J387 KRK, 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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J387 KRK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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