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J468 TFC

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,022 mi
Last recorded78,022 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ468 TFC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 78,022 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 76,159 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 74,427 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 73,174 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 73,174 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 73,025 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 73,025 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 72,720 miles

vehicle battery is loose in its holder but not currently insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2013 72,515 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 72,515 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 72,228 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 71,599 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 71,156 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 71,156 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 70,244 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 69,008 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 67,254 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 64,399 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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J468 TFC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J468 TFC, 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 J468 TFC registered?

J468 TFC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 August 1991.

Is J468 TFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J468 TFC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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