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J638 CYP

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

99,348 mi
Last recorded99,348 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ638 CYP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 99,348 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 93,925 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 88,276 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 85,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 85,177 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 84,377 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 83,042 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 82,627 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 82,150 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 80,407 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 77,847 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 75,860 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 74,414 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 72,105 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 69,945 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 68,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 65,634 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 63,394 miles

wear rear discs

Pass 14 Jul 2009 61,826 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 59,433 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 59,433 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 57,861 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 57,861 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 57,254 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 54,768 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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J638 CYP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 J638 CYP, 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 J638 CYP registered?

J638 CYP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 October 1991.

Is J638 CYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J638 CYP shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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