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J628 OGV

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,049 mi
Last recorded124,049 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ628 OGV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2014 124,049 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

advise chip in windscreen

advise front brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Sep 2014 124,049 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise chip in windscreen

advise front brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Aug 2013 122,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2010 121,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 121,678 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 121,215 miles

nearside front outer sill dent by accident slightly

Pass 3 May 2008 119,000 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 117,050 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 114,006 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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J628 OGV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J628 OGV, 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 J628 OGV registered?

J628 OGV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 August 1991.

Is J628 OGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J628 OGV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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