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J67 ORF

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,307 mi
Last recorded107,307 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ67 ORF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 107,307 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 107,298 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust rusty

metal fuel pipes rusty

rear metal brake pipes rusty

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2009 106,332 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 106,332 miles

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

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

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

both rear and o/s/f tyre low on tread

exhaust rusty and weak

freeplay in both front lower ball joints

front brake hoses perishing badly

nearside front tyre on limits

sills very rusty and weak

Pass 26 Feb 2008 102,748 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 98,234 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 97,190 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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J67 ORF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 J67 ORF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J67 ORF registered?

J67 ORF is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 August 1991.

Is J67 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J67 ORF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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