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J740 EHT

1991 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

77,885 mi
Last recorded77,885 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ740 EHT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 77,885 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 77,284 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 76,967 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 76,330 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 76,020 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 75,229 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 74,313 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 73,648 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 72,933 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 72,287 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 71,062 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 70,075 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 68,949 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 67,756 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 66,327 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 66,319 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 65,254 miles

Front to rear brake pipe becoming corroded

Reverse lights inop

Pass 23 Aug 2007 64,411 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 63,879 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 63,233 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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J740 EHT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 J740 EHT, 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 J740 EHT registered?

J740 EHT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J740 EHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J740 EHT shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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