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J44 NXU

1991 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,350 mi
Last recorded105,350 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 NXU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 105,350 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 101,314 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 99,465 miles

slight play offside front ball joint

Pass 2 Jun 2014 99,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both nearside tyres worn close to wear indicators

Pass 15 Jun 2012 99,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2010 97,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 92,075 miles

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 83,408 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 83,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 81,858 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 78,542 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 78,542 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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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J44 NXU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J44 NXU, 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 J44 NXU registered?

J44 NXU is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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