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J517 OPA

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,236 mi
Last recorded92,236 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ517 OPA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 92,236 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2011 89,899 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 89,898 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 87,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlight aims on lower limit

Minor play in both bottom ball joints

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2009 83,572 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 79,995 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 75,536 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 75,456 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 72,650 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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J517 OPA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J517 OPA, 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

How do I check the history of J517 OPA?

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What year was J517 OPA registered?

J517 OPA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 September 1991.

Is J517 OPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J517 OPA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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