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J448 UNA

1991 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,723 mi
Last recorded84,723 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ448 UNA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 84,723 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 84,698 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 84,582 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 84,297 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 139,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 139,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 139,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust rubber snapped

Fail 24 Apr 2013 139,108 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust rubber snapped

Pass 5 Jul 2011 137,843 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracking on outside edge

o/s/r tyre cracking on outside edge

Pass 9 Jun 2010 137,293 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 137,293 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 135,203 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

both sills corroded

Pass 21 May 2007 134,497 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 134,315 miles

inner rack movment starting

rust starting top kick panel n/s/r

Fail 2 Jun 2006 134,310 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rust starting n/s/r kick panel upper

slight inner rack movment starting

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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J448 UNA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J448 UNA, 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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J448 UNA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 September 1991.

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