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J641 BYB

1991 BMW 3 Series

Beige Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,315 mi
Last recorded148,315 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ641 BYB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 148,315 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

outer sill holed around nearside front jacking point

some dampness around steering rack

Fail 5 Jan 2011 148,315 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

outer sill holed around nearside front jacking point

some dampness around steering rack

Pass 4 Jan 2010 141,200 miles

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

osf tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 15 Dec 2009 141,152 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 135,671 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 130,187 miles

slight dampness around sreering rack

Pass 10 Jan 2007 120,186 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 112,760 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 112,760 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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J641 BYB is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Beige with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 J641 BYB, 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 J641 BYB registered?

J641 BYB is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J641 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J641 BYB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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