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J519 TBO

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,266 mi
Last recorded153,266 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ519 TBO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 153,266 miles

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

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

slight play in offside front inner rackend

Pass 17 Aug 2009 143,961 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight play in nearside and offside rear axel bushs

slightg plat in offside front inner rack end

Pass 6 Sep 2008 138,610 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 138,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

nearside and offside front inner rack ends has slight play

Pass 6 Jun 2007 132,026 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 126,775 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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J519 TBO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J519 TBO, 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 J519 TBO registered?

J519 TBO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 August 1991.

Is J519 TBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J519 TBO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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