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J3 AFG

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

108,522 mi
Last recorded108,522 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 AFG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 108,522 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 108,065 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 107,831 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 107,608 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 107,467 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 103,270 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 103,098 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 101,477 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 100,660 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 99,927 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 97,432 miles

fuel pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 8 Jan 2008 94,217 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 88,812 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 88,812 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 84,187 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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J3 AFG is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 J3 AFG, 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 J3 AFG registered?

J3 AFG is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J3 AFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 AFG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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