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J687 ORN

1991 BMW 3 Series

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,415 mi
Last recorded115,415 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ687 ORN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2009 115,415 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion rear wheel arches and n/s rear body panel

Pass 9 Dec 2008 110,480 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 110,480 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 105,650 miles

corrosion in rear wheel arches and near n/s/rear lamp cluster

Fail 3 Dec 2007 105,650 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

corrosion in rear wheel arches and near n/s/rear lamp cluster

Pass 8 Dec 2006 101,194 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 Dec 2006 101,194 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 94,780 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 94,780 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside 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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J687 ORN is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J687 ORN, 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 J687 ORN registered?

J687 ORN is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J687 ORN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J687 ORN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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