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J540 JBV

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,972 mi
Last recorded134,972 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ540 JBV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 134,972 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 134,887 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 134,864 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 134,864 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 134,800 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 134,744 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 134,692 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 134,408 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 134,408 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 134,280 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 134,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 133,105 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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J540 JBV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J540 JBV, 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 J540 JBV registered?

J540 JBV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J540 JBV safe to buy?

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