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J558 DGJ

1991 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,032 mi
Last recorded113,032 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ558 DGJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 113,032 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheelarch as slight corrosion

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

Pass 4 May 2016 111,851 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 4 May 2016 111,851 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 111,554 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 111,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 110,844 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 109,621 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 108,302 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 107,324 miles

near side and off side front lower ball joints slight wear

under side of vehicle going rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2010 105,342 miles

near side front tyre starting to wear on out side edge

off side front anti rollbar link bottom ball joint rubber boot split

rear brake pipes starting to go rusty

Pass 5 May 2009 103,651 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2009 103,651 miles

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 101,111 miles

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

off side front anti roll bar lower ball joint rubber boot split

Fail 8 Apr 2008 100,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

center exhaust bracket deteriorateing

front off side anti roll bar link lower ball joint rubber boot split

Pass 24 Apr 2007 98,140 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 98,140 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 95,165 miles

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

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

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

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

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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J558 DGJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J558 DGJ, 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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J558 DGJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 September 1991.

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