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J433 KRK

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

60,990 mi
Last recorded60,990 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ433 KRK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 60,990 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2020 60,161 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 60,075 miles

Near side front jacking point missing exposing sill.

Pass 3 May 2017 49,917 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 49,865 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 49,685 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 49,354 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 48,668 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2010 47,839 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 47,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 47,020 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 46,259 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 45,528 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 44,747 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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J433 KRK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 J433 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 J433 KRK registered?

J433 KRK is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 August 1991.

Is J433 KRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J433 KRK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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