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J633 NRJ

1991 BMW 3 Series

Beige Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

67,124 mi
Last recorded67,124 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ633 NRJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 67,124 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 66,640 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 65,800 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 65,351 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 64,216 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 63,228 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 62,982 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 62,018 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 61,918 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 60,036 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Mar 2012 60,036 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 May 2011 59,302 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 58,073 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 58,073 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 56,190 miles

The n/s/f tyre has been run-flat and driven causing a gouge in the sidewall.

The rear exhaust box is starting to deteriorate.

Pass 19 Nov 2007 54,332 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 52,031 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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J633 NRJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Beige with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 J633 NRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J633 NRJ registered?

J633 NRJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 August 1991.

Is J633 NRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J633 NRJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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