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J748 YWT

1991 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,704 mi
Last recorded76,704 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ748 YWT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 76,704 miles

Clutch reservoir cap broken

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front arch has slight corrosion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 76,185 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pipework corroded

rear exhaust weak

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 19 May 2014 75,598 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 75,135 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 73,743 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 73,739 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 May 2011 71,691 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pipework corroded

Pass 20 May 2010 69,121 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 May 2010 69,121 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 May 2009 67,525 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 66,159 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 66,159 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2007 64,295 miles

Front number plate distorted

Main fuel pipe corroded

N/S front metal brake pipe starting to rust

Surface rust on n/s and o/s rear brake pipes

Fail 2 May 2007 64,295 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

front number plate distorted

main metal fuel pipe corroded

n/s front metal brake pipe starting to rust

surface rust on n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes

Pass 3 May 2006 62,992 miles

main front to rear metal fuel pipe corroded

metal brake pipe from n/s rear inner rubber brake hose to tee joint corroded

n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes corroded

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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J748 YWT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J748 YWT, 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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J748 YWT is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 August 1991.

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