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J71 TRX

1991 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

118,682 mi
Last recorded118,682 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ71 TRX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2017 118,682 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1038 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.70 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill and floor holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed at jack point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed at jack point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion lower wing missing (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring examinable components

Pass 22 Oct 2015 101,021 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 101,018 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 88,568 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 76,870 miles

Nearside front brake discs back plate missing..

Fail 10 Sep 2013 76,870 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake discs back plate missing..

Pass 19 Sep 2012 72,434 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 71,149 miles

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

corrosion at spare wheel well

Fail 21 Sep 2011 71,147 miles

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

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

corrosion at spare wheel well

Fail 2 Sep 2011 71,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside 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) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion at spare wheel well

Pass 31 Aug 2010 70,299 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 70,298 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 68,628 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 68,627 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 66,666 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 64,944 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 64,944 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

rear brake pads near limit

Pass 23 Aug 2006 62,927 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 62,927 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit.

offside front brake pipe rusty.

rear brake pads wearing low.

slight oil leak from power steering rack.

slight oil leak from rear diff.

steering system slightly tight-suspect lower column coupling semi-seized?

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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J71 TRX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 J71 TRX, 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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J71 TRX is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 August 1991.

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