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J536 ENJ

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,974 mi
Last recorded114,974 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ536 ENJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 114,974 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 114,915 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 114,773 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 114,580 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 114,432 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 113,708 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2020 112,875 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 112,217 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 111,486 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 104,884 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 100,381 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 100,381 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 95,451 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 95,451 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 91,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 91,721 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 87,303 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 83,337 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 83,337 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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J536 ENJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J536 ENJ, 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

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What year was J536 ENJ registered?

J536 ENJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J536 ENJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J536 ENJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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