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J505 RDV

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,343 mi
Last recorded160,343 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ505 RDV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 160,343 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s o/s front and rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

n/s o/s outer sills corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2016 156,946 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emission levels not checked due to major exhaust leak

n/s o/s front and rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

n/s o/s outer sills corroding

n/s rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 1 Aug 2016 156,946 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s o/s inner (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emission levels not checked due to major exhaust leak

n/s o/s front and rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

n/s o/s outer sills corroding

n/s rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 24 Jul 2015 152,742 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s o/s outer sills slightly corroded

n/s o/s rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2014 149,649 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s o/s front and n/s rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

n/s o/s outer sills corroding

Fail 31 Jul 2014 149,649 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s o/s front and n/s rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

n/s o/s outer sills corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2013 146,306 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front and rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2012 142,307 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear and o/s front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2011 138,514 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 133,772 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front reg plate deteriorated

n/s front tyre outer tread edge worn

n/s outer sill to arch corroded

n/s rear tyre tread worn

Pass 21 Jul 2009 129,221 miles

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

front reg plate cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2008 122,435 miles

N/s rear s/a cover displaced

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 116,029 miles

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

Slight damage to front no. plate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 110,328 miles

front reg plate marked,slight play in n/s o/s front lower ball joints,n/s o/s front shock absorbers weak †

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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J505 RDV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J505 RDV, 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 J505 RDV registered?

J505 RDV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 August 1991.

Is J505 RDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J505 RDV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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