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J572 DGJ

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

162,367 mi
Last recorded162,367 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ572 DGJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2008 162,367 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 161,597 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2008 160,599 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front brakes are at the maximum of out of ballance.

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column is corroded.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 134,825 miles

SLIGHT WEAR IN NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

Fail 16 Feb 2007 134,786 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING WORN ,

Pass 2 Mar 2006 127,514 miles

BOTH AIMS ON LOWER LIMMIT , NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING WORN , LOW RESERVE TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE , ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 20 Feb 2006 127,411 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

BOTH AIMS ON LOWQER LIMMIT , SLIGHT NOISE ON NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING , LOW RESERVE TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED VTO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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J572 DGJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J572 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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What year was J572 DGJ registered?

J572 DGJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 1991.

Is J572 DGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J572 DGJ shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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