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J618 XHH

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,136 mi
Last recorded128,136 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ618 XHH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 128,136 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 128,023 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 127,707 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 126,708 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 125,346 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

slight sepage of oil from o/s/f steering rack gator

Pass 18 Nov 2011 123,669 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 121,383 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 115,616 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 109,915 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 109,915 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 108,445 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 108,445 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 107,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 107,188 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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J618 XHH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 J618 XHH, 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 J618 XHH registered?

J618 XHH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J618 XHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J618 XHH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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