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J453 NLR

1991 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,337 mi
Last recorded90,337 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ453 NLR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 90,337 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 89,833 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 88,571 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 87,715 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 86,555 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres slightly perished

slight play at rack ends

Pass 29 Apr 2013 80,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 79,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 77,375 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 77,367 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 73,035 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 68,990 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 66,772 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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J453 NLR is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J453 NLR, 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 J453 NLR registered?

J453 NLR is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J453 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J453 NLR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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