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J411 SRX

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

149,999 mi
Last recorded149,999 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ411 SRX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 149,999 miles

under body components under sealed

Pass 4 Dec 2024 149,999 miles

chassis has been undersealed

Pass 13 Nov 2023 149,995 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 149,995 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 148,980 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 148,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 147,749 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 146,891 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Nov 2018 143,907 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 5 Nov 2018 143,896 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 Nov 2017 142,467 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 140,940 miles

both outer cils corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2015 138,948 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 137,894 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 135,175 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 132,478 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 128,747 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 125,367 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 121,598 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 117,019 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 113,868 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 109,384 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 103,794 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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J411 SRX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 J411 SRX, 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 J411 SRX registered?

J411 SRX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 October 1991.

Is J411 SRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J411 SRX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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