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J755 SPL

1991 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

107,146 mi
Last recorded107,146 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ755 SPL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 107,146 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 104,419 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 104,371 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 104,370 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 104,053 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 102,895 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 101,782 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 101,606 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 100,676 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 100,239 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2014 98,741 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 97,001 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 93,822 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 92,189 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 89,438 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 88,255 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 88,255 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 May 2008 85,726 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 83,185 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 82,007 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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J755 SPL is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,990cc 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 J755 SPL, 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 J755 SPL registered?

J755 SPL is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J755 SPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J755 SPL 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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