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J466 PPH

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,189 mi
Last recorded42,189 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ466 PPH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2016 42,189 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 39,711 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 38,184 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 36,882 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 35,833 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)

water leak

Pass 13 Jul 2011 34,953 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 32,785 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 30,205 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,391 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 24,168 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 22,345 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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J466 PPH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J466 PPH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J466 PPH registered?

J466 PPH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J466 PPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J466 PPH shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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