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J655 UNB

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,064 mi
Last recorded129,064 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ655 UNB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 129,064 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 128,915 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill by wishbone mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside and offside rear footbrake and handbrake slightly low on performance

nearside fuel line corroded

Fail 10 May 2016 128,899 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 127,858 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 119,300 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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J655 UNB is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J655 UNB, 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 J655 UNB registered?

J655 UNB is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J655 UNB safe to buy?

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