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J467 DGJ

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

148,214 mi
Last recorded148,214 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ467 DGJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 148,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front wing slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2025 146,543 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 144,542 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 142,851 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 140,125 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 140,110 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2020 138,762 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 134,275 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front slight corrosion to inner wheel arch

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front corrosion to inner wheel arch, but outside prescribed area

Pass 30 Apr 2018 130,415 miles

Nearside Front slight corrosion to inner wheel arch

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

Offside Front corrosion to inner wheel arch , but outside prescribed area

Pass 7 Apr 2017 129,109 miles

Offside Front slight corrosion to inner wheelarch ,under bonnet

Fail 4 Apr 2017 129,109 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear tyre perrished

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

Offside Front slight corrosion to inner wheelarch ,under bonnet

Pass 20 Apr 2016 128,821 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 128,818 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 122,880 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 117,283 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 107,803 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 104,587 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 99,878 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 96,848 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 92,313 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 85,418 miles

engine & rear axle oil leaks

small cuts to nearside front & offside rear tyre walls

Pass 25 Aug 2006 79,565 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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J467 DGJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J467 DGJ, 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 J467 DGJ registered?

J467 DGJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 September 1991.

Is J467 DGJ safe to buy?

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