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J725 MLA

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ725 MLA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2022

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 127,243 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 127,243 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 126,880 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 126,528 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 125,969 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 125,969 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 124,874 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 124,874 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 122,630 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 119,611 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 119,611 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 115,997 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 111,412 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 111,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 106,426 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 106,424 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 94,588 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 94,588 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 94,588 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 94,588 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 86,021 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 82,491 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 82,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 79,447 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 76,923 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 76,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 72,843 miles

both front lower arm bushes slightly worn.. †

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 MLA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This 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 J725 MLA, 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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J725 MLA is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 December 1991.

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