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J64 OFX

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,226 mi
Last recorded169,226 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ64 OFX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2009 169,226 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 143,287 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all four brake discs worn

both front drop link lower ball joint boots split

front brake pads getting low

play in offside of steering rack

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Feb 2008 143,284 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all four brake discs worn

both front drop link lower ball joint boots split

front brake pads getting low

play in offside of steering rack

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2007 142,137 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

number plates in poor condition

rear brake discs worn & pitted

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Feb 2007 142,137 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

number plates in poor condition

rear brake discs worn & pitted

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2005 141,775 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 138,343 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 137,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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J64 OFX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J64 OFX, 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 J64 OFX registered?

J64 OFX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J64 OFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J64 OFX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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