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J679 TJM

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,499 mi
Last recorded177,499 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ679 TJM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 177,499 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion and holes to boot floor

corrosion to front and rear outer sills

corrosion to offside front door shut

corrosion to rear outer wheel arches

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2018 177,479 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion and holes to boot floor

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to front and rear outer sills

corrosion to offside front door shut

corrosion to rear outer wheel arches

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2016 134,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Rear wheel arch has light corrosion.

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

Oil leak on gearbox ()

Oil leak rocker cover. ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

boot floor has corroded through.

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension arm rear bushes have play.

radiator has signs of of a leak

Fail 10 Nov 2016 134,789 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear sill, has gone very soft (2.4.A.3)

leak around gearbox

nearside front and offside front lower suspension arm control bushes have play

radiator appears to be leaking

rocker cover gasket leaking

Pass 22 Sep 2015 130,596 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 126,898 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 126,898 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 122,787 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 119,241 miles

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

offside front tyre has slight cracks on outside wall

offside steering tie rod has slight play

Pass 30 Aug 2011 117,016 miles

Front brake pads approx 70% worn

Gearbox to downpipe support bracket missing but system is adequateley supported

High handbrake lever travel

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 117,016 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads approx 70% worn

Gearbox to downpipe support bracket missing but system is adequateley supported

High handbrake lever travel

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 115,857 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 114,235 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 112,754 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 111,425 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 108,444 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded

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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

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J679 TJM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J679 TJM, 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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J679 TJM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 November 1991.

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