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J711 JHD

1991 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,692 mi
Last recorded94,692 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ711 JHD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 94,692 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 94,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 93,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front lower outer wing hold and corroded at bottom

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear jacking points coroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 92,818 miles

Nearside Front Outer body has slight corrosion, sill

Nearside Rear body has slight corrosio, arch

Offside Front Outer body has slight corrosion, sill

Offside Rear body has slight corrosion, arch

Pass 31 Oct 2015 91,457 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 91,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 90,177 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 88,944 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 87,701 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 86,027 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 86,014 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

off side front outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2010 84,448 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 82,317 miles

diff noisy in operation

nail in near side front tyre

temporary repair on rear silencer bracket

Pass 25 Sep 2008 80,242 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 80,242 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 77,820 miles

play felt in both rack arms

slite play in both front bail joints

Fail 13 Sep 2007 77,820 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

rear diff leacking

Pass 4 Oct 2006 74,889 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 74,889 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 71,701 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 71,687 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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J711 JHD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 J711 JHD, 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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J711 JHD is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 November 1991.

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