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J454 GUF

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

195,248 mi
Last recorded195,248 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ454 GUF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2018 195,248 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle overheating badly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front bumper and wheel arch trim insecure

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Rear number plate poor

Pass 17 Nov 2017 187,558 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 187,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 173,251 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 173,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 163,773 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 163,773 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 158,594 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 154,099 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Floor corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 149,546 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 144,040 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 2 Nov 2011 144,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2010 140,187 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 140,187 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 136,180 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 136,180 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 132,129 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

corrosion to drivers footwell but not within any prescribed area.

Fail 14 Oct 2008 132,129 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

corrosion to drivers footwell but not within any prescribed area.

Fail 7 Oct 2008 132,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak

both rear coil springs rusty

both rear suspension arm bushes worn

coolant light on

offside rear brake pad warning light wire broken

rear brake pipes rusty

rear number plate poor condition

rear sills,floor and suspension mounting area rusty

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 3 Oct 2007 128,935 miles

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

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

o/s front wing dented

rear brake discs poor condition

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight movement in o/s inner steering joint

Fail 3 Oct 2007 128,935 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s front wing dented

rear brake discs poor condition

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight movement in o/s inner steering joint

Pass 5 Oct 2006 126,390 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 126,388 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

both front tyres poor condition

exhaust center heat sheild loose

front brake discs and pads worn

nearside front shock absorber weak

nearside headlamp poor condition

nearside rear handbrake slow in operation

rear brake discs and pads very badly worn

rear number plate poor condition

slight play in offside steering rack arm

straches in windscreen

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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

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J454 GUF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J454 GUF, 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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J454 GUF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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