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J430 MDO

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,693 mi
Last recorded104,693 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ430 MDO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2009 104,693 miles

Condition of front brake discs

Corosion to both rear brake pipes to flexi's

Corosion to offside front brake pipe to flexi

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Handbrake travel

Play in steering rack

Pass 10 Dec 2008 104,358 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 93,963 miles

nearside anti roll bar drop link gaiter split

nearside rear shock absorber has slight leakage

Pass 14 Nov 2006 91,813 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded †

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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J430 MDO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J430 MDO, 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 J430 MDO registered?

J430 MDO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 August 1991.

Is J430 MDO safe to buy?

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