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J707 PFL

1991 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,395 mi
Last recorded111,395 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ707 PFL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2008 111,395 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

brake pad wear light on

centre seat belt stalk broken

drive belt badly cracked

exhaust tailpipe corroded and leaking badly

front and rear brake pipes rusty

front exhaust clamp broken

front no plate broken

front tyres worn at edges

fuel cap seal cracked

int mirror broken

off side front fog lamp cracked

off side front headlamp cracked and damp inside

Pass 12 Feb 2008 111,395 miles

brake pad wear light on

centre seat belt stalk broken

drive belt badly cracked

exhaust tailpipe corroded and leaking badly

front and rear brake pipes rusty

front exhaust clamp broken

front no plate broken

front tyres worn at edges

fuel cap seal cracked

int mirror broken

off side front fog lamp cracked

off side front headlamp cracked and damp inside

Pass 2 Mar 2007 109,163 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 109,163 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre on 2.0mm. nearside front tyre on 1.6mm. 205/60/15/91v. exhaust tailbox corroded and deteriorated and blowing. front number plate damaged.

Pass 24 Feb 2006 108,220 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

lap belt stalk cover broken/front no plate cracked/off side headlamp cracked/drive belt cracked/front exhaust mounting broken

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 PFL is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PFL, 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 PFL registered?

J707 PFL is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 October 1991.

Is J707 PFL safe to buy?

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