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J612 PCW

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,427 mi
Last recorded81,427 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ612 PCW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 81,427 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Doorstep (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 May 2023 81,427 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Doorstep (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2020 81,421 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 80,932 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2018 79,848 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 79,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 78,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 77,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 76,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 75,458 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 74,516 miles

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

rear brake discs showing signs of advanced wear

Pass 17 Oct 2012 73,254 miles

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

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

exhaust blowing

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 25 Oct 2011 71,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

nearside rear wheel rim damaged.

rear diff slight oil leak.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 69,579 miles

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

oil leak.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 67,462 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 63,980 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 63,962 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 61,280 miles

unable to inspect front pads, coverd by dust covers.

Pass 24 Oct 2006 58,602 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2006 58,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 55,615 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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J612 PCW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J612 PCW, 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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J612 PCW is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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