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J642 YHO

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

60,138 mi
Last recorded60,138 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ642 YHO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 60,138 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 60,118 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 60,077 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 60,054 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front suspension components corroded

General underside corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 60,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 59,958 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 59,896 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 59,771 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 59,760 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 59,512 miles

Corrosion below windscreen n/s/f

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Driver seat belt (5.2.6)

Slight corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 19 Oct 2015 59,204 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 58,673 miles

brake pads getting low all round

fuel pipes rusty in places

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 21 Oct 2014 58,662 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake pads getting low all round

fuel pipes rusty in places

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 Oct 2013 58,244 miles

Both nearside tyres starting to perrish

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 57,569 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 56,737 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 55,528 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 54,624 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 54,617 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 53,869 miles

Nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

Pass 16 Oct 2007 52,879 miles

Offside front tyre has splits in sidewall not to reinforcing

Pass 20 Oct 2006 52,021 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 50,586 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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J642 YHO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J642 YHO, 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 J642 YHO registered?

J642 YHO is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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