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J403 REL

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,734 mi
Last recorded83,734 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ403 REL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2017 83,734 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front floor pan corroded though outside prescribed area

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

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

boot spoiler loose

pas belt & alternator loose / worn

Pass 23 Mar 2016 82,851 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 81,278 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion at offside front wing lower edge

Pass 17 Jul 2013 80,331 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 79,631 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 79,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 78,854 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 77,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front number plate is cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2009 76,363 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 74,736 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 74,735 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 73,065 miles

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

metal brake pipes to both rear hoses are pitted with corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2005 70,307 miles

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

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

metal brake pipes corroded (pipes to rear hoses)

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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J403 REL is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J403 REL, 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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J403 REL is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 November 1991.

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