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J50 OJF

1991 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,832 mi
Last recorded137,832 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 OJF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 137,832 miles

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch, inner. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 137,586 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch has minor surface corrosion

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides poor minor surface corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Various underbody corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 137,440 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch lip corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 137,412 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch lip corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 137,281 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides have slight play from bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 137,203 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 corners have slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 137,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 136,718 miles

Central Front Small chip in zone A less than 10mm

Central Heavy corrosion noted on fuel pipe

Central Rear Number plate slightly delaminated

Nearside Front Small chip in windscreen not in zone A less than 40mm diameter

Offside Rear Heavy corrosion on fuel filler pipe

Rear Both front lower suspension arm rearward bushes show deterioration

Fail 28 Sep 2018 136,702 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Parking brake not working correctly on n/s/rear (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Small chip in zone A less than 10mm

Central Heavy corrosion noted on fuel pipe

Central Rear Number plate slightly delaminated

Nearside Front Small chip in windscreen not in zone A less than 40mm diameter

Offside Rear Heavy corrosion on fuel filler pipe

Rear Both front lower suspension arm rearward bushes show deterioration

Pass 3 Oct 2017 136,312 miles

Front Both front lower suspension arm rearward bushes show deterioration

Front Slight up & down movement in both front suspension top mountings

Fail 2 Oct 2017 136,310 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort Hand brake efficiency low (3.7.B.6a)

Front Both front lower suspension arm rearward bushes show deterioration

Front Slight up & down movement in both front suspension top mountings

Pass 18 Jul 2016 136,286 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 136,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear Brake binds slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2005 135,134 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 135,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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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J50 OJF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 J50 OJF, 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 J50 OJF registered?

J50 OJF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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