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J640 GOT

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,697 mi
Last recorded138,697 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ640 GOT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 138,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Fuel pipes under car corroded.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 138,697 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak diff

Pass 12 May 2023 138,641 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 138,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 138,571 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 138,403 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes rusty

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust system rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2016 138,396 miles

Nearside Front anti-roll bar bush starting to split

Offside Front wishbone bush slight play

fuel pipes rusty

rear brake pipes corroding

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2012 137,667 miles

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

brake warning light on

fuel pipes rusty

oil leaks

rear box strap rusty

surface rust on rear suspension parts

Fail 7 Nov 2012 137,667 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake warning light on

fuel pipes rusty

oil leaks

rear box strap rusty

surface rust on rear suspension parts

Pass 20 May 2011 132,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion bottom of both A pillars

rear brake discs poor

rear number plate in poor condition

slight corrosion n/s centre sill

slight corrosion o/s/r chassis

Fail 18 May 2011 132,836 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s washer poor

rear brake discs poor

rear number plate in poor condition

slight corrosion n/s centre sill

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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J640 GOT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J640 GOT, 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 J640 GOT registered?

J640 GOT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J640 GOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J640 GOT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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