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J483 SRX

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

110,462 mi
Last recorded110,462 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ483 SRX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 110,462 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 108,593 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 106,446 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 103,212 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 100,141 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 96,723 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 93,493 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 90,590 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 84,874 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 81,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 78,158 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 73,172 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 73,172 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 68,936 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 65,675 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 62,728 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 59,375 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 57,357 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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J483 SRX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 J483 SRX, 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 J483 SRX registered?

J483 SRX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 November 1991.

Is J483 SRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J483 SRX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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