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J671 CRC

1991 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

180,937 mi
Last recorded180,937 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ671 CRC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 180,937 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 180,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 174,990 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 174,990 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

NS FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 17 Oct 2008 168,988 miles

front brake hoses cracking,oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2008 168,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake hoses cracking,oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2007 156,473 miles

sueek on steering.front brake hoses craking.play in bottom balljoints.play in racksill craked.

Fail 1 Nov 2007 156,473 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

sueek on steering.front brake hoses craking.play in bottom balljoints.play in racksill craked.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 140,610 miles

rear brake pipes rusty †anti roll bar link damaged †play in ball joints †play in rack

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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J671 CRC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,796cc 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 J671 CRC, 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 J671 CRC registered?

J671 CRC is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 September 1991.

Is J671 CRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J671 CRC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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