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J62 JPN

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ62 JPN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 18,520 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015
Pass 29 Apr 2013 184,256 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 183,782 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 183,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 182,333 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 182,324 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 20 May 2009 181,548 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2008 180,700 miles

o/s rear tyre starting to perish in tred

Pass 24 May 2007 177,684 miles

o/s rear tyre starting to perish in tred

Fail 6 Feb 2007 177,665 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 176,975 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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J62 JPN is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc 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 J62 JPN, 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 J62 JPN registered?

J62 JPN is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J62 JPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J62 JPN 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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