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J733 GCP

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,315 mi
Last recorded45,315 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ733 GCP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 45,315 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 45,168 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 43,325 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 41,941 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 38,996 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 38,996 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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J733 GCP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J733 GCP, 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 J733 GCP registered?

J733 GCP is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J733 GCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J733 GCP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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