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J656 NHD

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,939 mi
Last recorded119,939 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ656 NHD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 119,939 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 119,939 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 115,727 miles

n/s/r tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

rust scabs on outer body sills

Pass 4 Aug 2008 112,598 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 112,598 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 111,109 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 111,109 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 109,225 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2006 109,225 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

fuel pipes corroded

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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J656 NHD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 J656 NHD, 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 J656 NHD registered?

J656 NHD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 December 1991.

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