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J441 DGJ

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

134,076 mi
Last recorded134,076 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ441 DGJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 134,076 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2025 134,076 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2024 133,980 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension light corrosion

Vehicle has modified suspension

Fail 15 Jun 2024 133,971 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension light corrosion noted

vehicle has modified suspension

Pass 3 Dec 2020 133,060 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

handbrake has slight travel and in need of adjustment

modified exhaust fitted to vehicle

modified suspension fitted to vehicle

slight damage to underneath of vehicle but still structurally secure

Pass 19 Jan 2019 130,478 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

Offside Rear tyre tread perished

exhaust modified

Pass 13 Jan 2018 127,332 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 126,859 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 126,127 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 124,651 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 123,545 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 122,864 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 122,236 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 121,545 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 120,326 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 119,491 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 117,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 117,861 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 116,626 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

top part of both front struts rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2006 115,772 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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J441 DGJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J441 DGJ, 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 J441 DGJ registered?

J441 DGJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 November 1991.

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