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J611 TOA

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,064 mi
Last recorded182,064 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ611 TOA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 182,064 miles

oil leaks

Pass 8 Jan 2010 182,534 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 182,525 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 182,209 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 182,209 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 177,948 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 177,948 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight.play.in.o/s.of.rack

Fail 24 Oct 2006 16,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system is rusting badly

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 Oct 2006 16,852 miles

exhaust system is rusting badly

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Nov 2005 157,559 miles

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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J611 TOA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J611 TOA, 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 J611 TOA registered?

J611 TOA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 November 1991.

Is J611 TOA safe to buy?

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