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J424 KRK

1991 BMW 3 Series

Cream Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

144,304 mi
Last recorded144,304 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ424 KRK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 144,304 miles

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 144,138 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nsr inner wheel arch undersealed.

osf inner sill undersealed

Pass 26 Apr 2021 144,110 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch under sealed

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill under sealed

Fail 24 Apr 2021 144,110 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch under sealed

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill under sealed

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 143,990 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front & rear suspensions components slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2018 143,251 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 142,790 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 141,608 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 140,810 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 139,867 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

all fout tyres wearing on inside edges

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 136,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 134,248 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 130,468 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 129,594 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 127,887 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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J424 KRK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Cream with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 J424 KRK, 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 J424 KRK registered?

J424 KRK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J424 KRK safe to buy?

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