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J722 JNP

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,801 mi
Last recorded106,801 miles
Recorded on23 May 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ722 JNP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2009 106,801 miles

brake pipes corroding

front ball joints float in wishbone arms

front brake discs slightly worn advise brake check

front tyres getting low

rear trailing arm bushes perishing

slight plaY IN STEERING KNUCKLE JOINTS

Pass 13 Jul 2007 102,946 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s mirror glass missing

Fail 12 Jul 2007 102,946 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 20 Jul 2006 100,573 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2006 100,573 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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J722 JNP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 J722 JNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J722 JNP registered?

J722 JNP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J722 JNP safe to buy?

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