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J543 RJB

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

106,580 mi
Last recorded106,580 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

RegistrationJ543 RJB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 106,580 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 106,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner and outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 106,580 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 106,580 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 106,580 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 106,580 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded various.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion.

Pass 11 Jan 2016 106,570 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Jan 2015 106,565 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 106,554 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 106,533 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly cracking on inner wall

Pass 9 Jan 2012 106,509 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 106,480 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 106,438 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 106,268 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 105,756 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 105,237 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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J543 RJB is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 J543 RJB, 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 J543 RJB registered?

J543 RJB is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 August 1991.

Is J543 RJB safe to buy?

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