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J674 UNH

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

233,201 mi
Last recorded233,201 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ674 UNH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 233,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

corrosion to wheel arches.

Pass 3 Oct 2016 225,241 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 5 Oct 2015 217,891 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre worn to wear marker.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 209,387 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2013 200,108 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2012 192,034 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 185,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front shock absorbers and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers not fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2011 185,412 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front shock absorbers and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers not fitted

nearside hand brake reading slightly low

Pass 19 Oct 2010 179,377 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 171,261 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

early stages of corrosion to n/s/f sill panel

oil leak from diff

Pass 20 Oct 2008 160,277 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 160,277 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 150,573 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 141,846 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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J674 UNH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J674 UNH, 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 J674 UNH registered?

J674 UNH is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 November 1991.

Is J674 UNH safe to buy?

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