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J725 JPV

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

112,653 mi
Last recorded112,653 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ725 JPV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 112,653 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 111,547 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 109,687 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 108,092 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 105,031 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 103,891 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 102,998 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all ridgid brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2018 101,742 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 101,710 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 99,991 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 99,181 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 99,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 98,484 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 97,224 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 96,082 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 94,662 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 94,334 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 92,611 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 92,611 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 90,575 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 88,661 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 88,661 miles

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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J725 JPV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 J725 JPV, 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

How do I check the history of J725 JPV?

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What year was J725 JPV registered?

J725 JPV is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 August 1991.

Is J725 JPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J725 JPV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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