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J465 SRX

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

180,539 mi
Last recorded180,539 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ465 SRX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 180,539 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 180,539 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 175,008 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 175,008 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2009 168,955 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 168,955 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 168,377 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 168,371 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

near side headlamp is cracked not affecting pattern

steering rack has slight play in off side track rod

Pass 1 Nov 2005 166,482 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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J465 SRX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J465 SRX, 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 J465 SRX registered?

J465 SRX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 October 1991.

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