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J466 UPA

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

77,048 mi
Last recorded77,048 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ466 UPA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 77,048 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 77,021 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 76,978 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 76,845 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 76,621 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 76,206 miles

Offside Front bump stop missing

battery fitment condition

Pass 8 Oct 2015 71,372 miles

vehicle is undersealed

Pass 1 May 2015 69,998 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 69,998 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 69,276 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 68,886 miles

N/S side repeater lamp dim

battery insecure

engine oil leaks

engine water leaks

front and rear brake discs worn

front and rear number plates

Fail 12 Jul 2012 68,883 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

N/S side repeater lamp dim

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

battery insecure

engine oil leaks

engine water leaks

front and rear brake discs worn

front and rear number plates

Pass 26 Aug 2011 68,761 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 68,726 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 68,726 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 68,354 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 68,348 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 64,942 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 62,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 61,393 miles

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

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

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 UPA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UPA, 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 UPA registered?

J466 UPA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J466 UPA safe to buy?

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