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J533 PJF

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,980 mi
Last recorded122,980 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ533 PJF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 122,980 miles

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

all 4 brake disc corroded and rusty

all four tyres side walls perished and cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2010 122,246 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S OF RACK

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 116,831 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

play in steerin g rack both sides

rear brake pipes corroded b y junction valve

Fail 3 Nov 2009 116,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

play in steerin g rack both sides

rear brake pipes corroded b y junction valve

Pass 5 Nov 2008 113,823 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 113,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 110,546 miles

Both Front Wiper Blades Split On Ends

Both Rear Brake Pipes Corroded, †O/S/F Brake pipe Corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2006 105,443 miles

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

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

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

some corrosion starting in the sills above the jacking lugs

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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J533 PJF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J533 PJF, 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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J533 PJF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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