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J717 FMY

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,718 mi
Last recorded105,718 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ717 FMY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 105,718 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 105,718 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 105,716 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working All (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 104,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 104,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 101,694 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 101,694 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 98,178 miles

Front wipers deteriorating

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear ward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 98,169 miles

Central exhaust hanger missing but system still supported

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 97,484 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 97,484 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 95,518 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 95,518 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 92,286 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 91,666 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 91,032 miles

headlight internal adjuster not working

offside front inner wing corroded and extensive welded repairs

offside front wishbone rear void bush incorrectly fitted

rear valance corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2013 91,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

headlight internal adjuster not working

offside front inner wing corroded and extensive welded repairs

offside front wishbone rear void bush incorrectly fitted

rear valance corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 90,293 miles

corrosion offside front inner wing

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2011 89,508 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 89,506 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 87,699 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 87,699 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 83,587 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 83,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 79,243 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 79,243 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 74,531 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 74,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 69,295 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 69,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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J717 FMY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 J717 FMY, 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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J717 FMY is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 December 1991.

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