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J593 OUR

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,487 mi
Last recorded137,487 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ593 OUR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2018 137,487 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Extensive corrosion to offside outer sill, along its entire length. (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside outer sill corroded and holed. (5.2.6)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside front flitch under wheelarch corroded and holed. (2.4.A.3)

registration plate deteriorated Front and rear. (6.3.1d)

Body has a projection caused by corrosion Offside front wing corroded free at bottom edge. (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front metal brake pipe corroded. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking Leak from offside rear wheel. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort Both rear service brakes not working. (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Offside parking brake not working. (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2017 134,965 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 134,902 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 131,883 miles

slight damage to offside front wheel rim

Fail 7 Mar 2016 131,883 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

exhaust tail pipe missing

slight damage to offside front wheel rim

Pass 12 Mar 2015 129,531 miles

tailpipe missing

Fail 3 Mar 2015 129,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

bonnet catch faulty

tailpipe missing

Pass 25 Mar 2014 127,279 miles

front shocks have negligable damping effect

tail pipe missing

Fail 20 Mar 2014 127,276 miles

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

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

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

tail pipe missing

Pass 14 Mar 2013 124,659 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 124,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 122,210 miles

Both registration plates deteriorated.

Nearside outer sill is corroded and holed, but not in a prescribed area.

Fail 16 Mar 2012 122,209 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both registration plates deteriorated.

Nearside outer sill is corroded and holed, but not in a prescribed area.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 119,890 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

heavy surface corrosion on both outersills

nearside rear shock dust cover insecure

Fail 15 Mar 2011 119,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

heavy surface corrosion on both outersills

nearside rear shock dust cover insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2010 117,377 miles

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

offside outersill has extensive surface corrosion

rear shock dust covers insecure

Fail 4 Mar 2010 117,377 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

offside outersill has extensive surface corrosion

rear shock dust covers insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2009 114,818 miles

rear shock dust covers insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2008 112,410 miles

both rear shock dust covers insecure

Fail 3 Mar 2008 112,390 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear shock dust covers insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2007 109,584 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 109,584 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 105,648 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 105,648 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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J593 OUR is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J593 OUR, 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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J593 OUR is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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