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J3 HRP

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,305 mi
Last recorded193,305 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 HRP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 193,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

slight play front arm rear bushes

wheels/tyres stick out more than arch

Pass 7 Aug 2008 190,766 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2007 185,425 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 180,411 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 180,411 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 174,735 miles

o/s/r jacking point badly corodded

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 HRP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HRP, 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

How do I check the history of J3 HRP?

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What year was J3 HRP registered?

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

Is J3 HRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 HRP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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