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J676 PRF

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,471 mi
Last recorded153,471 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ676 PRF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2008 153,471 miles

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 149,214 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 149,214 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 138,537 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2006 138,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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J676 PRF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J676 PRF, 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 J676 PRF registered?

J676 PRF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J676 PRF safe to buy?

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