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J571 LLR

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,130 mi
Last recorded98,130 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ571 LLR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 98,130 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 95,718 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 95,718 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 94,545 miles

Front Fog lights not working

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 May 2023 94,545 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Fog lights not working

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Apr 2023 94,537 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front fog lights not working

offside front brake slightly hanging on

Pass 3 Nov 2015 93,519 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 91,540 miles

Slight perishing to n/s/r outer side wall of tyre.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 91,506 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 91,499 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 91,481 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm towards inner edge

offside wiper rubber starting to split

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2010 91,445 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm towards inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2009 91,314 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm towards inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Mar 2008 90,727 miles

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2007 90,321 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm on inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

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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J571 LLR is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J571 LLR, 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

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What year was J571 LLR registered?

J571 LLR is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 November 1991.

Is J571 LLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J571 LLR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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