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J652 LLT

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,995 mi
Last recorded97,995 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ652 LLT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 97,995 miles

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

front brake pads low

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 31 Oct 2015 86,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 25 Oct 2014 65,204 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 2 Nov 2013 47,706 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 47,645 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 45,031 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 22,650 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to o/s outer sill

unable to fully see both rear coil springs

Pass 25 Oct 2010 22,353 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 21,895 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 21,553 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 21,170 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 20,740 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 20,299 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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J652 LLT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J652 LLT, 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 J652 LLT registered?

J652 LLT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 November 1991.

Is J652 LLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J652 LLT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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