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J427 AUG

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,541 mi
Last recorded145,541 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ427 AUG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2013 145,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 145,541 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 143,399 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 159,693 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 159,693 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 134,750 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 134,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2009 128,605 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 123,232 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 116,555 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 110,102 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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J427 AUG is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This 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 J427 AUG, 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 J427 AUG registered?

J427 AUG is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J427 AUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J427 AUG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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