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J502 LLL

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

154,607 mi
Last recorded154,607 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ502 LLL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 154,607 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 151,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 109,945 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres inner and outer egdes worn below service standard 205/60 r15 h91 (4.1.E.1)

lower radiator shield insecure

o/s/f fog light inop

Fail 7 Aug 2017 109,940 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres centre tread below legal limit 205/60 r15 91h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres inner and outer egdes worn below service standard 205/60 r15 h91 (4.1.E.1)

lower radiator shield insecure

o/s/f fog light inop

Pass 16 Aug 2016 90,845 miles

All tyres wearing low on inner

Corrosion on various metal brake pipes

Front wishbone rear most bushes perished

Oil leak

Propshaft rubber bush g-box side perished and split

Slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 21 Jul 2015 76,482 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 75,152 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 73,352 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 72,345 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

stone chip in offside headlamp

Pass 11 Aug 2011 71,435 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear tyres have small "age" cracks in sidewalls and tread

front number plate starting to deteriorate

stone chip in offside headlamp

Pass 16 Aug 2010 70,432 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 69,477 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 68,669 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 67,188 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Aug 2006 64,905 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 62,239 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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J502 LLL is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 J502 LLL, 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 J502 LLL registered?

J502 LLL is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 September 1991.

Is J502 LLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J502 LLL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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