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J515 PSD

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,832 mi
Last recorded125,832 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ515 PSD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2008 125,832 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 125,832 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 125,700 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 125,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pipes // exhaust // play at ns rear road wheel

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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J515 PSD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J515 PSD, 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 J515 PSD registered?

J515 PSD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 December 1991.

Is J515 PSD safe to buy?

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