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J755 TJM

1991 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

109,119 mi
Last recorded109,119 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2007
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ755 TJM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2007 109,119 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 109,109 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r hand brake efforts lazy

please note o/s tell tale light inop but audible

Pass 6 Sep 2006 100,725 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 100,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 99,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front brake discs ridged

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link bush heavily split

o/s front to rear brake pipe heavily corroded by rear flexi hose

o/s/f brake flexi hose heavily perished

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 TJM is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J755 TJM, 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 J755 TJM registered?

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

Is J755 TJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J755 TJM shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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