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J707 DYR

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

169,561 mi
Last recorded169,561 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ707 DYR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 169,561 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 169,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 163,747 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 163,747 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 157,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2010 157,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 152,762 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 143,591 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 143,591 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 130,105 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 123,462 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 123,462 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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J707 DYR is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J707 DYR, 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 J707 DYR registered?

J707 DYR is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 November 1991.

Is J707 DYR safe to buy?

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