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J738 KEM

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,769 mi
Last recorded93,769 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ738 KEM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 93,769 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 88,402 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 88,402 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 75,873 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 75,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

tyres in poort condition

Pass 28 Nov 2006 65,570 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 65,569 miles

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

Drivers front brake hose fouls inner arch on full lock and full suspension travel

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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J738 KEM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J738 KEM, 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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What year was J738 KEM registered?

J738 KEM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 August 1991.

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