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J662 MDF

1991 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

197,793 mi
Last recorded197,793 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ662 MDF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2012 197,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 193,475 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 189,496 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 185,747 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 174,461 miles

crack to o/s indicator lamp

exhaust centre rubber heavily perished

n/s/r front subframe bush deteriorating - recommend replace soon

perishing to rear shocker bushes

rear brake pipes previously greased

Fail 5 Aug 2008 174,461 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

crack to o/s indicator lamp

exhaust centre rubber heavily perished

n/s/r front subframe bush deteriorating - recommend replace soon

perishing to rear shocker bushes

rear brake pipes previously greased

Pass 2 Aug 2007 163,833 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 163,833 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

crack in offside front indacator

nearside rear brake pipe previously greased

perishing to rear shocker bushes

rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

slight play in both front anti roll bar drop link rods

Pass 27 Jul 2006 152,867 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 152,851 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2005 145,238 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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J662 MDF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J662 MDF, 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 J662 MDF registered?

J662 MDF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J662 MDF safe to buy?

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