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J563 UBM

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,246 mi
Last recorded108,246 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ563 UBM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 108,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

corrosion on body N/S/F and O/S/F. not affecting brakes, steering or vehicle structure

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 10 Mar 2009 94,681 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake hoses slightly chaffed

both front lower arm rear bushes have slight movement

both rear metal brake pipes slightly rusty

brake fluid level low

diff noisy

nearside front shock soft and slight misting of oil

nearside rear jacking rubber missing and both jacking points going rusty

nearside rear tyre wearing low in center

offside rear shock top of shaft going rusty

oil level low

propshaft coupling split

water in offside rear lamp

Fail 5 Mar 2009 94,678 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front brake hoses slightly chaffed

both front lower arm rear bushes have slight movement

both rear metal brake pipes slightly rusty

brake fluid level low

diff noisy

nearside front shock soft and slight misting of oil

nearside rear jacking rubber missing and both jacking points going rusty

nearside rear tyre wearing low in center

offside rear shock top of shaft going rusty

oil level low

propshaft coupling split

water in offside rear lamp

Pass 17 May 2006 87,048 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 72,761 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 72,612 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 72,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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J563 UBM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J563 UBM, 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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J563 UBM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J563 UBM safe to buy?

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