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J678 GOT

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,743 mi
Last recorded136,743 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2006
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ678 GOT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2006 136,743 miles

Offside & Nearside Front Tyres Are Close To Inner Wing Panels On Full Lock & As Per VT32/741397176218.

Fail 4 Oct 2006 136,743 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Steering Wheel Rim Cover Loose, Auxillary Drive Belt Badly Perished,Nearside Front Roll Bar Link Rod Upper Dust Cover Split.

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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J678 GOT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J678 GOT, 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 J678 GOT registered?

J678 GOT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 August 1991.

Is J678 GOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J678 GOT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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