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J484 SRX

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

189,254 mi
Last recorded189,254 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ484 SRX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 189,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

PROPSHAFT DOUGHNUT SPLITTING

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 185,876 miles

vehicle has multiple points of corrosion to front of underside but none excessive

Pass 19 Sep 2009 178,763 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 176,585 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 176,585 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 173,465 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2007 169,322 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 169,322 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 164,220 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 164,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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J484 SRX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J484 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 J484 SRX registered?

J484 SRX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 November 1991.

Is J484 SRX safe to buy?

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