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J402 DCA

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,285 mi
Last recorded110,285 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ402 DCA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 110,285 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 110,265 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 110,207 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 May 2018 110,207 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2017 110,101 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake lever close to end of reserve travel

Pass 11 May 2016 109,779 miles

Fuel tank straps showing slight corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2015 109,066 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 May 2014 108,684 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 108,323 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2012 107,318 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2011 106,161 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 103,472 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 102,027 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 May 2008 99,685 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 99,685 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 98,725 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake lever has only small amount reserve travel

Pass 13 May 2006 96,293 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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J402 DCA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J402 DCA, 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 J402 DCA registered?

J402 DCA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 December 1991.

Is J402 DCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J402 DCA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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