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J415 KCV

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,200 mi
Last recorded106,200 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ415 KCV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 106,200 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 106,167 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 106,167 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 105,679 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 103,009 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 103,009 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 102,408 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 102,322 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front wings corroded via sils

offside front chassis corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 101,521 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front suspension components slightly corroded

fuel cap slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2010 101,521 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front suspension components slightly corroded

fuel cap slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2007 101,510 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 100,871 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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J415 KCV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 J415 KCV, 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 J415 KCV registered?

J415 KCV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 September 1991.

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