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J695 EHT

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,121 mi
Last recorded97,121 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ695 EHT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 97,121 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 97,121 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 96,010 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 96,010 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 93,405 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 93,405 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

advise front no plate deteriorating

Pass 8 Sep 2010 92,156 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 92,153 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 91,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle has some body damage

Pass 23 Apr 2008 91,274 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 91,274 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 89,762 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 88,291 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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J695 EHT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J695 EHT, 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 J695 EHT registered?

J695 EHT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J695 EHT safe to buy?

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