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J565 OPA

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,813 mi
Last recorded84,813 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ565 OPA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 84,813 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 84,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 78,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front antiroll bar bushes split

Pass 6 Jul 2010 73,824 miles

corrosion on offside rear metal brake pipe adjoining flexi pipe

slight insecurity in front number plate

Pass 23 Jul 2009 68,634 miles

nearside rear seatbelt not checked because of fitted child seat

signs of weepage from around the base of power steering fluid reservoir

Fail 23 Jul 2009 68,634 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear seatbelt not checked because of fitted child seat

signs of weepage from around the base of power steering fluid reservoir

Pass 9 Jul 2008 61,727 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 61,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 51,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2006 41,562 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 39,256 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 39,256 miles

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

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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J565 OPA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 J565 OPA, 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

How do I check the history of J565 OPA?

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What year was J565 OPA registered?

J565 OPA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 August 1991.

Is J565 OPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J565 OPA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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