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J487 SRX

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,655 mi
Last recorded172,655 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ487 SRX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2023 172,655 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure CENTRE HANGER (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2021 171,194 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 169,622 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 167,933 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 163,899 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 161,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 161,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 158,439 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 157,035 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 153,750 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 150,768 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 145,767 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 141,771 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 141,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 137,306 miles

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

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 18 Aug 2007 132,440 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 127,834 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 123,840 miles

n/s/r axle beam bush worn.

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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J487 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 83.3%.

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 J487 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.

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What year was J487 SRX registered?

J487 SRX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 November 1991.

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