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J626 DGP

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,965 mi
Last recorded101,965 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ626 DGP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 101,965 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Lower panel corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 99,682 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2020 98,318 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front lower wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 96,231 miles

Offside Rear valance under bumper

Pass 27 Mar 2018 94,239 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 92,116 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 89,388 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 86,340 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 82,309 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 78,383 miles

adv. n/s/f tyre slightly deteriorated.

adv. n/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 74,895 miles

Both number plates deteriorated, but readable.

Oil leak.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 69,139 miles

Both number plates slightly de-laminated, still readable.

Gearbox oil leak.

Fail 23 Feb 2010 61,975 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 61,975 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 58,097 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 54,395 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 54,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 47,951 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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J626 DGP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J626 DGP, 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 J626 DGP registered?

J626 DGP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 December 1991.

Is J626 DGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J626 DGP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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