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J474 BAR

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,900 mi
Last recorded129,900 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ474 BAR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 129,900 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 129,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 121,076 miles

front anti-roll bar link gaiters split

slight leak from nearside front shock absorber

Fail 2 Jan 2008 121,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 113,390 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 107,499 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 107,492 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2005 107,285 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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J474 BAR is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J474 BAR, 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 J474 BAR registered?

J474 BAR is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 October 1991.

Is J474 BAR safe to buy?

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