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J58 TGM

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

198,526 mi
Last recorded198,526 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ58 TGM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 198,526 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2011 198,436 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 191,177 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 191,172 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 181,472 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 173,240 miles

brake pipes for corrosion

drivers door

front suspention arm bushes for play

front tyres for wear on edges

Fail 21 Nov 2007 173,203 miles

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

brake pipes for corrosion

drivers door

front suspention arm bushes for play

front tyres for wear on edges

Pass 24 Nov 2006 164,894 miles

temp repair to offside rear lens cover

Fail 22 Nov 2006 164,894 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on both rear arches and offside front arch

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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J58 TGM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 J58 TGM, 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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J58 TGM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 October 1991.

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